to boast
53
4.9
- verb
- /boʊst/
:
lucir
- The North of England, I believe, boasts some spectacular scenery.
Our old desktop PC now boasts a modern motherboard and processor.
- Our old desktop PC now boasts a modern motherboard and processor.
- 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.
Academic text (2001) -
In addition, the Las Vegas area boasts eight out of the ten largest hotels in the world.
Academic text (1998) -
From time to time, the government likes to boast that it has taken a million pensioners out of poverty.
Academic text (2008) -
In addition to museums and galleries, Maine also boasts academic resources in African art.
Academic text (2006) -
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.
Academic text (2003) -
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
216
3.2
To act proudly to get attention or praise
191
2.7
To talk in a proud way about yourself or what you have
68
5.1
To wear or show something to get attention
62
5.7
To show something in a very obvious way to get attention
8
7.8
To say you are more important or successful than you really are
4
7.0
To act or speak in a proud, boastful way
3
7.7
To confidently show your skills or style to impress people
1
8.9
To talk proudly about your achievements to show off
To show off expensive things, like a watch or car, to impress other people
To show things in a way that makes people admire you
To talk about yourself to show you are more important
To brag about what you have done
To talk too proudly about yourself or what you have done
Antonyms
How Showy
Surface Forms
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'.