boast
verb (used without object)
to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.
boasts
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pluralof boast.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Jio also carries 60% of India's wireless data traffic and boasts of the largest 5G subscriber base outside China, according to brokerage Emkay Global, which has described the company as the "digital engine of India".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Taura is the only Ecuadoran air base reserved exclusively for military use and boasts a runway of more than 3,000 metres, longer than that of Guayaquil's international airport.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
In the estimation of Yahoo Finance, at its closing share price Monday of $146.90, the company absurdly boasts a forward price/earnings multiple, which is based on guesswork about future earnings, above 180.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
In addition to its soaring ceilings, the home also boasts multiple cozy fireplaces and wooden beams.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Handsome was unhappy because he had discovered that you should not make boasts about how much you love exploring and hiking and climbing if the truth is you absolutely don’t.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
