Pronunciation: /boʊst/
noun a statement in which one proudly speaks about their achievements, possessions, or abilities
A1 She made a boast about her cooking skills.
A2 His constant boasts about his wealth were starting to annoy his friends.
B1 The company's boast of having the best customer service was proven true.
B2 Despite his boasts, he was unable to complete the project on time.
C1 Her boast of being the most talented musician in the city was met with skepticism.
C2 The CEO's boast of doubling profits within a year seemed unrealistic, but he managed to achieve it.
verb to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities
A1 She doesn't like to boast about her accomplishments.
A2 He often boasts about how much money he makes.
B1 The company likes to boast about their high customer satisfaction ratings.
B2 The athlete couldn't help but boast about breaking the world record.
C1 Despite his success, he never feels the need to boast about his achievements.
C2 The author's latest book is sure to boast a number of awards.
formal The company's marketing team does not like to boast about their success, but they have achieved impressive results.
informal She likes to boast about her new car to anyone who will listen.
slang He's always boasting about how much money he makes, it's so annoying.
figurative The mountain stood tall and proud, seeming to boast of its majestic beauty.
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