boasted

Meanings

• Verb

  past tense and past participle of the verb 'boast'. Indicating to speak with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements or abilities.

  - "After winning the lottery, John couldn't help but boast about his new wealth."
  - "The athlete was boasted by the media for his record-breaking performance."

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Synonyms

brag

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with boasted
toasted , coasted , moasted

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Variants

List of all variants of boasted that leads to same result
boast , boasted , boaster , boasters , boasting , boasts

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Etymology

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Old English 'bastian' meaning 'to make loud proclamations'.

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Trivia

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1. The verb 'boast' is derived from the Old English word 'bastian', which means 'to make loud proclamations'.

2. In the Bible, King Nebuchadnezzar is warned against boasting and is humbled by God.

3. Boasting is a common theme in many folk tales and legends, often used to illustrate the dangers of excessive pride.

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Related Concepts

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1. hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence, a vice in Greek mythology that often leads to the downfall of the proud individual.

2. self-aggrandizement: The act of promoting oneself excessively or unnecessarily, often to gain favor or attention.

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Culture

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Boasting is often seen as a sign of confidence and self-assurance, but it can also be perceived as arrogant or even dishonest. In literature, boasting is a common theme in many works, such as Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1'.

How to Memorize "boasted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of speaking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction. Imagine someone standing tall and proud, speaking loudly about their achievements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'boast' with the feeling of pride and self-satisfaction. Imagine feeling proud of an achievement and wanting to share it with others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B Old And Superior Tells Everything' to remember the past tense form of the verb 'boast'.

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