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Definition boast in British English

boast verb

verb
/bəʊst/
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 great sporting achievements.

Example

Cheating on somebody is hardly something to boast about.

Example

The Prime Minister boasted that public spending had increased by 6%.

Synonyms and related words
boast show off brag
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.

Synonyms and related words
seem tend possess
Definition boast in British English