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boasts

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈboʊsts// UK //bˈəʊsts// boasts

v. to have something very good or impressive that you are proud of. You use this when a place or person has a special feature that others might admire.

v. to possess a feature that is a source of pride or distinction. Often used in descriptive or promotional writing to highlight positive attributes of a location or organization.


SIMPLE

The hotel boasts a beautiful view of the ocean.

CONTEXTUAL

The new library boasts a collection of over one million rare books and manuscripts.

COMPLEX

While the city boasts a high concentration of tech startups, it struggles to provide affordable housing for the workers who fuel that very industry.

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Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In this sense, it is distinct from the intransitive use meaning 'to brag'.

Pitfall

The city boasts with many parks.The city boasts many parks.When 'boast' means 'to possess a feature', it is transitive and does not take the preposition 'with'.

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