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boast

/bəʊst/

/boʊst/

boast about

boastnoun

boasts

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/bəʊst/

/boʊst/

Translations

хвастовство

His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

Его постоянное хвастовство своим богатством раздражало всех.

гордость

The new stadium is the city's boast.

Новый стадион — это гордость города.

Additional translations

самохвальство

похвальба

Definitions

A statement in which someone talks about something they have done or own in a way that shows too much pride.

His boast about winning the championship was met with eye rolls from his teammates.

A source of pride or a thing that is worth boasting about.

The new library is the town's latest boast, attracting visitors from all over the region.

Synonyms

boastverb

boasted

Прошедшее простое время

boasted

Причастие прошедшего времени

boasting

Герундий

/bəʊst/

/boʊst/

Translations

хвастаться

He likes to boast about his achievements.

Он любит хвастаться своими достижениями.

Additional translations

Бакланить

Definitions

To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

She couldn't help but boast about her new car to all her friends.

To possess a feature that is a source of pride.

The hotel boasts a stunning view of the ocean from every room.

Synonyms

flaunt

show off

pride oneself

Antonyms

boastgerund / present participle

Definitions

Displaying or characterized by excessive pride in one’s achievements or possessions; bragging.

His boasting tone quickly irritated the audience.

boastpast participle

Definitions

Frequently praised or vaunted; much talked about with pride.

The much-boasted safety features failed during the test.