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Soheil1 Posted 8 years ago
Vocabulary

Boast

Hi

When does boast imply talking arrogantly, and when simply having (or having the honor of having)?


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boast (talking arrogantly) This is an intransitive verb. eg He boasted about his Olympic gold medal. he was very proud of it.

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  • boast (talking arrogantly) This is an intransitive verb.
  • eg He boasted about his Olympic gold medal.
  • he was very proud of it.
  • boast (having or having the honor of having) This is a transitive verb.
  • eg He boasted an Olympic gold medal.
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boast (talking arrogantly) This is an intransitive verb. eg He boasted about his Olympic gold medal. he was very proud of it.

boast (having or having the honor of having) This is a transitive verb. eg He boasted an Olympic gold medal. He wore it around his neck.

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