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boasted

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UK/ˈbəʊstɪd/
US/ˈboʊstɪd/

“boasted” is a form of “boast”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Meanings

  1. verbtransitive or intransitivedisapproving

    Talked with too much pride about what you have done or what you own.

    Grammar: Can take an object ('boasted his achievements') or be used without one, often followed by 'about' or 'of'.

    Patterns

    • boast about something
    • boast of something
    • boast that ...

    He boasted about his new car to everyone at the party.

    She boasted that she had never lost a game.

    They boasted of their team's victory for weeks.

  2. verbtransitive

    Had something good or impressive that is worth being proud of.

    Grammar: Used with an object, often a place or thing: 'The hotel boasts a large pool.'

    Patterns

    • boast something
    • boast a number of something

    The city boasts three world-class museums.

    The new phone boasts a battery that lasts two days.

    The school boasts excellent exam results.

Word forms

third person singularboasts
past tenseboasted
past participleboasted
-ing formboasting

Common combinations

boast about something
He likes to boast about his cooking skills.
boast of something
She boasted of her family's wealth.
boast that ...
He boasted that he could run faster than anyone.
boast a number of
The library boasts a number of rare books.
boast to someone
Don't boast to your friends about your grades.

Synonyms and how they differ

brag
Very similar, but 'brag' is more informal and often suggests annoying behavior.
show off
Focuses on doing something to attract attention, not just talking about it.
crow
Means to boast in a way that shows you are pleased about winning; often used in negative contexts.

Opposites

be modestbe humble

Word family

boast noun
A statement in which you proudly talk about yourself.
boastful adjective
Often talking too proudly about yourself.
boastfully adverb
In a way that shows too much pride.
boaster noun
A person who boasts.

Commonly confused: boasted or boosted?

boasted vs boosted

Sounds similar but means 'increased or improved something'. 'He boosted his score' is different from 'He boasted about his score.'

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