boasted
v.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.
He boasted about his high test scores all day.
The coastal resort boasted a private beach and three swimming pools, attracting thousands of tourists every summer.
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.
Often takes the preposition 'of' or 'about' when referring to speech; used transitively when describing a feature of a place.
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.