Boast
/boʊst/
To boast means to talk about something you did really well or something you have that’s special, so others will notice and think it's impressive.
Examples
- My brother loves to boast about his soccer skills after scoring a goal in the big game.
- When I finished my science project, I couldn't help but boast about how cool it looked.
- She likes to boast about her collection of rare stickers that she has saved for years.
Synonyms
brag
show off
gloat
flaunt
talk big
strut
Antonyms
humble
hide
keep quiet
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