to boast/vaunt
verbformal/vɐ̃ɡluɾiˈaɾ/low
van·glo·ri·ar
Definition
To boast or brag about something in a proud and often excessive manner.
He would often boast about his wealth to anyone who would listen.
She boasted of her children's academic achievements.
Common collocations
to boast aboutto boast of
Etymology
Do prefixo 'van-' (vão) + 'gloriar', do latim 'gloriari' (gloriar-se).