Boast
To talk with excessive pride about oneself, one's achievements, or possessions; to publicize something with pomp or self-praise.
verbBoast
To talk with excessive pride about oneself, one's achievements, or possessions; to publicize something with pomp or self-praise.
verbImagine This
Picture a speaker at a podium boasting about their awards, waving a trophy while the audience exchanges glances and shifts uncomfortably.
Sounds Like
bohst (rhymes with toast, coast)
Looks Like
Like the word 'toast' with a leading 'b' (boast vs toast).
Remember This
Boast often implies self-promotion and arrogance; the noun form 'a boast' refers to the boastful statement itself.
Other Forms
Connect With
brag, vaunt, crow, trumpet, gloat
Note
Use 'boast' with about or that (boast about something / boast that...). In neutral or formal writing, consider alternatives like 'claim' or 'state' to avoid a pompous tone. Distinguish between boasting (self-praise) and simply mentioning accomplishments.