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Boast
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BOHST
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Simple meaning
What does Boast mean?
Boast means to brag or talk too proudly.
Dictionary definition
To talk with too much pride about something; a boast is a proud statement.
Example sentences
Boast in a sentence
easy
He liked to boast about winning the race.
medium
It is better to be kind than to boast about every success.
hard
Her speech sounded less like a thank-you and more like a boast about her own talent.
Synonyms
Words like Boast
bragUse when someone talks too proudly about themselves.
show offUse when someone tries to get attention for something they did.
Antonyms
Opposite words
praise othersUse when giving credit to someone else instead of bragging.
humbleUse for someone who does not act too proud.
Word family
Boast word family
Base word
boast
verb
boasts
Talks proudly or braggingly.
verb
boasted
Talked proudly in the past.
adjective
boastful
Too proud or bragging.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does boast mean?
Boast means to speak with too much pride about something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to boast?
Brag is a close synonym for boast.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for boast?
Humble describes someone who does not act too proud or boastful.
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