Boast (Verb)
Meaning 1
Show off.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The celebrities would boast about their luxurious lifestyles on social media to gain more followers.
- My little brother loves to boast about his achievements in front of his grandparents.
- She will often boast about her expensive handbag collection to her friends at work.
- He'd boast about his sports car, even though he didn't buy it himself.
- The villagers would boast about the beauty of their town to attract more tourists.
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Meaning 2
Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner; "she was sporting a new hat".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The pop star was boasting the most extravagant diamond necklace at the awards ceremony.
- After buying the brand new sports car, he couldn't wait to boast it to all his friends.
- She had bought an expensive designer handbag and was boasting it everywhere she went.
- He started boasting a fancy smartwatch to show off his high social status.
- The celebrity couple was boasting their wealth through their luxurious outfits at the charity gala.