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| boast [ bōst ] |
verb (past and past participle boast·ed, present participle boast·ing, 3rd person present singular boasts) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb overemphasize possessions or accomplishments: to refer immodestly to possessions or achievements
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2. transitive verb possess something desirable: to possess or contain something, especially something desirable
  Our town boasts the world's biggest roller coaster.
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noun (plural boasts) |
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1. excessively proud statement: an immodest reference to possessions or achievements
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2. desirable possession: something possessed that is desirable
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| [13th century. < Anglo-Norman bost "boasting" < N Germanic] |
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| boast·er noun |
| boast·ful adjective |
| boast·ful·ly adverb |
| boast·ful·ness noun |
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