boast

/bˈə‍ʊst/

/ˈboʊst/

to boast

MAIN VERB

to talk with great pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc.

synonyms : blow

wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

synonyms : feature

Boast

an act of speaking with great pride about oneself or one's achievements

synonyms : boasting

Examples

1. He can boast that he married the richest woman in the world.

2. They boast about their team's achievements, but they haven't won a single match.

3. After boasting that his company could outperform the industry's best, he's been forced to eat humble pie.

4. The elephant boasts the largest brain of any land mammal, as well as an impressive encephalization quotient.