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to boast
01
to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others
Transitive: to boast about one's achievements or abilities
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
boast
3rd person singular
boasts
Present participle
boasting
Past simple
boasted
Past participle
boasted
Examples
During the interview, the candidate could n't help but boast about their extensive experience and impressive track record
02
to exhibit or show off something with an intention to impress or draw attention
Transitive: to boast a possession
Examples
She loved to boast her collection of vintage jewelry, often wearing elaborate pieces to social events.
03
to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride
Transitive: to boast a feature or quality
Examples
The coastal town boasts stunning sunsets that attract visitors from around the world.
Boast
01
a statement in which someone proudly talks about their accomplishments, possessions, or qualities, often to impress others
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
boasts
Examples
His boast about winning the tournament annoyed his teammates.
Lexical Tree
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