boast
Translation
to boast, to brag
Examples
He likes to boast about his new car.
He likes to boast about his new car.
The city boasts a beautiful new library.
The city boasts a beautiful new library.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) to talk with too much pride about (sth.) He boasted about his new watch.
((sth.)) (of a place) to have (sth.) good The town boasts a famous museum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brag, show off; Antonyms: be modest, downplay
Etymology
From Middle English 'bosten' (to brag). Its ultimate origin is uncertain.
Memory Tips
Think of a ghost that likes to boast about being scary. The sound is similar.