Слово англійською: boast
Дієслово
Переклад boast українською: хва́статися, хвали́тися, вихваля́тися, хизува́тися, пиша́тися, горди́тися чим
Детальний опис
- [intransitive, transitive] to talk in a way that shows you are too proud of something that you have or can do
- I don't want to boast, but I can actually speak six languages.
- boast about something She is always boasting about how wonderful her children are.
- boast of something He openly boasted of his skill as a burglar.
- boast that… Sam boasted that she could beat anyone at poker.
- Hay's booksellers justifiably boast that they cater for all tastes.
- + speech ‘I won!’ she boasted.
- [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses) boast something to have something that is impressive
- The hotel also boasts two swimming pools and a golf course.
- Rhodes boasts 300 days of sunshine a year.
- This is a region which proudly boasts its own distinct culture.
Word OriginMiddle English (as a noun): of unknown origin.