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boasted

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈboʊstəd// UK //bˈəʊstɪd// boast·ed

v. to talk with too much pride about something you have or have done. It can also describe a place that has a very impressive feature.

v. to speak with excessive pride or self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. When describing a location or organization, it indicates the possession of a feature that is a source of pride.


SIMPLE

He boasted about his high test scores all day.

CONTEXTUAL

The coastal resort boasted a private beach and three swimming pools, attracting thousands of tourists every summer.

COMPLEX

While the CEO boasted of the company's record-breaking profits, several industry analysts remained skeptical about the sustainability of such aggressive growth in a volatile market.

Synonyms
Usage

Often takes the preposition 'of' or 'about' when referring to speech; used transitively when describing a feature of a place.

Pitfall

He boasted his new car to everyone.He boasted about his new car to everyone.When the meaning is 'to brag', the verb usually requires 'about' or 'of' before the object.

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