to boast
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4.9
- verb
- /boʊst/
- The North of England, I believe, boasts some spectacular scenery.
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- Now, I like insects in general, but some of the stats that this thing boasts, it's huge, are pretty impressive.
Examples
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The new smartphone boasts an innovative camera that captures stunning photos.
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The island already boasts one large hotel.
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In 1870, for instance, the village could boast of only about 100 residents.
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In addition, the Las Vegas area boasts eight out of the ten largest hotels in the world.
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From time to time, the government likes to boast that it has taken a million pensioners out of poverty.
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In addition to museums and galleries, Maine also boasts academic resources in African art.
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It boasts the largest public collection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures in Norway.
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Zinnowitz, the largest and prettiest of the spa towns, boasts a beachfront hotel named Vineta.
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The award-winning restaurant boasts a menu filled with locally sourced ingredients.
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Their latest furniture line boasts stylish designs that customers can't resist.
Synonyms
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3.2
To act proudly to get attention or praise
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2.7
To talk in a proud way about yourself or what you have
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5.1
To wear or show something to get attention
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5.7
To show something in a very obvious way to get attention
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7.0
To act or speak in a proud, boastful way
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8.9
To talk proudly about your achievements to show off
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7.8
To say you are more important or successful than you really are
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7.0
To show off expensive things, like a watch or car, to impress other people
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9.9
To brag about what you have done
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9.9
To talk about yourself to show you are more important
To show things in a way that makes people admire you
To confidently show your skills or style to impress people
To talk too proudly about yourself or what you have done
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Etymology
Boast comes from an old word bost meaning 'pride', like someone who proudly shows a new bag or gadget to get attention. So to boast something is to wear or display it in a way that says 'look at me'.