Meaning & use
brag
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to boast proudly about one's own achievements, possessions, or abilities.
See it in a sentence
He couldn't stop bragging about his new car.
She never brags, even though she has plenty to be proud of.
A note on using this word
Brag carries a mildly negative connotation, suggesting excessive or annoying self-praise, unlike the more neutral 'boast.'
Words with a similar meaning
boastshow off
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Words with an opposite meaning
understate
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