boast
verb (used without object)
to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.
boasting
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a word derived from
boast.
Example Sentences
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Europe’s largest cluster of data centers is in Slough, a town 25 miles west of London, with only Virginia in the U.S. boasting more globally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The primary suite serves as another luxurious retreat, boasting dual walk-in closets and a spa-inspired en suite bathroom.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Since it began for the 2002-03 season, Fantasy Premier League has evolved into a huge database boasting millions of players across the globe, with substitutions and wildcards and the maths done for you.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Despite last year’s ceremony boasting a four-year viewership high, the general audience doesn’t seem to care who’s announced as the host — unless it’s someone they’ve openly criticized.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
No recriminations lay hidden under the plain statement, nor was there boasting when he said, “If I’m living a little better now, it’s because I treats everybody right.”
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
