boast

verb
UK: /bəʊst/
US: /boʊst/

  1. To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

    1. He would often boast about his new car. [ ] [ ]
    2. She likes to boast that she knows many famous people, but it is not true. [ ] [ ]

  2. To possess a feature that is a source of pride or satisfaction.

    1. The hotel can boast a beautiful view. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our city can boast many cultural attractions, from museums to theatres. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

brag vaunt exaggerate glory triumph pride crow
boast noun

  1. A statement expressing excessive pride or self-satisfaction.

    1. His boast was annoying to everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her boast about winning the competition proved to be premature when results came. [ ] [ ]

  2. A reason for pride or satisfaction.

    1. The city is the boast of the region. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their new stadium is the boast of the entire sporting community. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "boast" in English means: To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities., To possess a feature that is a source of pride or satisfaction..

The phonetic transcription of "boast" is /bəʊst/ in British English and /boʊst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "boast": brag, vaunt, exaggerate, glory, triumph, pride, crow.

Example usage of "boast": "He would often boast about his new car.". More examples on the page.