What does “boast” mean?
- 1
verbto talk too proudly about yourself or what you have
He’s always boasting about his expensive car.
- 2
verbto have something good that you can be proud of
The hotel boasts a rooftop pool and a spa.
Boast at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb
- CEFR level
- B2 (upper intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /boʊst/ · BOHST
How to use “boast” correctly
The second meaning is neutral and common in advertising: “The city boasts excellent museums.”
Common phrases with “boast”
- boast about
- boast of
- boast that
- proudly boasts
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- brag
- show off
- feature
Word family
- boastful
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