The word "boast" is pronounced as "bΕst" with a long 'o' sound.
The preposition for the word "boast" is "about" or "of." For example, you can boast about your achievements or boast of your accomplishments.
No, "boast" is not a homophone. A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning or spelling.
The prefix of the word "pronounce" is "pro-".
The base word of "pronouncement" is "pronounce."
The root word for "boastful" is "boast," which comes from the Old Norse word "bæstr," meaning "proud" or "excellent."
The preposition for the word "boast" is "about" or "of." For example, you can boast about your achievements or boast of your accomplishments.
He will boast about the high cost of his new house.
The pirate captains would get drunk and boast of their latest exploits. The governor once made a boast that he could not lose an election, but he eventually did. "Let others boast for you."
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boastful, boasting
Emma loved to boast about her dog Princess.
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bombast
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The opposite of "boast" is "modesty" or "humility." It refers to not bragging or showing off about one's achievements or qualities.
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The abstract noun form of the adjective boastful is boastfulness.The word boastful is the adjective form of the abstract noun boast.