Boast - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
To boast means to talk with excessive pride about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities. It often implies arrogance or self-praise, and can be seen as showing off.
Definition:
To talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
Synonyms:
brag, crow, vaunt, swagger
Part of Speech:
verb, noun
Antonyms:
downplay, humble
Common Collocations:
boast about, boast of, boast proudly, boast openly
Derivatives:
boaster, boastful, boastfully
Usage Tips:
Use "boast" to describe someone proudly talking about themselves; avoid overusing it to prevent sounding repetitive.
Common Phrases:
empty boast, living proof to boast of, boast and brag
Etymology:
From Old French "boster," meaning to brag; related to Middle English "boosten."
Examples:
- 1. She loves to boast about her high test scores.
- 2. He made a bold boast about winning the race easily.
- 3. The town can boast a beautiful new library.
- 4. Don’t boast too much—it can annoy others.