vaunt

Meanings

• verb

  boast or brag about one's achievements or possessions

• verb

  display or exhibit something with pride

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Pronunciation

1. /vɑːnt/
   
   
   
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2. /vɔnt/
   
   
   
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3. /vɑːnt/
   
   
   
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4. /vɔnt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

boast , brag

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vaunt
haunt , daunt , prant , want

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Variants

List of all variants of vaunt that leads to same result
vaunt , vaunted , vaunter , vaunters , vaunting , vauntingly , vaunts , vaunt-courier , vaunt-couriers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to wave or shake' from Old French 'vanter' or 'vauter'. Later came to mean 'to brag' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vaunt-lover' was used in Shakespeare's time to describe someone who excessively boasts or brags.

2. In heraldry, a vaunt is a charge or design on a coat of arms.

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Related Concepts

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1. boast: A synonym for vaunt, meaning to proudly claim or assert something about oneself.

2. hubris: An excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a person's downfall. Vaunting can be seen as a manifestation of hubris.

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Culture

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In literature, vaunting is often used to describe characters who excessively boast or brag about their accomplishments. In art, vaunting can be seen in the depiction of triumphant figures or in heraldry where coats of arms are displayed with pride.

How to Memorize "vaunt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself proudly displaying an achievement or possession, such as a trophy or a certificate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vaunt' with the idea of pride and self-promotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Vaunt: Very Awesome Unbelievable Narcissistic Tale' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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