boasts

Meanings

• verb

  make an arrogant or pretentious display; brag

  - "He boasts about his wealth and success."
  - "She doesn't like it when he boasts to her friends."

• verb

  make a showy display of; parade

  - "The soldiers boasted their new uniforms."
  - "The peacocks boasted their colorful plumage."

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Synonyms

brag

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with boasts
coasts , hoasts , boasts and toasts

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Variants

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

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

boasts (third person singular present), boasted (past tense), boasting (present participle), boastfully (adverb)

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Etymology

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From Old French 'booster' meaning 'to brag, to extol, to praise', from 'boster' meaning 'to swell, to bulge'.

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Trivia

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1. Boasting is a common behavior in many animal species, such as gorillas and peacocks, which use displays of strength or color to attract mates or deter rivals.

2. In ancient Greece, athletes who won competitions were allowed to boast about their victories and were even given a special crown called a kotinos to wear as a symbol of their achievement.

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Related Concepts

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1. arrogance: A feeling of self-importance or superiority. Arrogance is often associated with boasting and can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings.

2. bragging: The act of making exaggerated or unwarranted claims about oneself or one's achievements. Boasting is a form of bragging.

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Culture

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Boasting is a common behavior found in various cultures and societies throughout history. It is often associated with pride, arrogance, and a desire to impress others. In literature, boasting is a common theme in folktales and mythology, where characters often engage in boastful contests or challenges. In art, boasting is depicted in various forms, such as in the painting 'The Triumph of Galatea' by Pietro di Cortona, which shows the goddess Galatea proudly displaying her conquests.

How to Memorize "boasts"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of boasting: imagine someone making a showy display of their possessions or achievements, or bragging about their accomplishments to others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'boasts' with the idea of pride and arrogance. Think of a person who is overly confident and enjoys making grand claims about themselves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Boldly Overstate And Showcase Talents'.

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