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boast
(b/oU/st )

noun (n)

  • speaking of yourself in superlatives(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    boasting, jactitation, self-praise
    source: wordnet30
  • Act of boasting; vaunting or bragging.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • show off(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    blow, bluster, brag, gas, gasconade, shoot a line, swash, tout, vaunt
    source: wordnet30
  • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner(verb.stative)
    Synonym:
    feature, sport
    source: wordnet30
  • To vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are intended to give others a high opinion of one's self or of things belonging to one's self; as, to boast of one's exploits courage, descent, wealth.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To display in ostentatious language; to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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