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Definition boast in American English

boast verb

verb
/boʊst/
1

to proudly tell other people about what you or someone connected with you has done or can do, or about something you own, especially in order to make them admire you

Example

He's always boasting of his athletic prowess.

Example

Cheating on somebody is hardly something to boast about.

Example

The senator boasted that his bill had cut federal spending by $2 billion.

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2

to have something good, often an attractive feature that other people admire

Example

The island boasts the highest number of tourists in the area.

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Definition boast in American English