verb
vantare
boast
Dire cose molto belle su di sé o su qualcosa, spesso per farsi notare o sembrare migliore.
Definition & meaning
Vantare means to boast about or take pride in something, often by emphasizing one’s achievements, qualities, or possessions.
It can also mean to possess or feature something noteworthy, without necessarily implying arrogance: a city can vantare a long history.
In legal or financial contexts, it can mean to claim or hold a right or credit.
The reflexive form, vantarsi , means to boast or brag.
Grammar & Word origin
- Verb: first-conjugation verb, ending in -are.
- Construction: usually transitive; it takes a direct object.
- Origin: from Latin vantare, related to vanus, meaning “empty” or “vain.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- esibire — to display or show off; emphasizes making something visible.
- sfoggiare — to flaunt; suggests a more conspicuous display.
- possedere — to possess; neutral and does not imply pride.
- minimizzare — to downplay; the opposite of emphasizing an achievement.
- nascondere — to hide; the opposite of displaying or boasting about something.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Lui ama vantarsi dei suoi successi.verb
He loves to boast about his successes.
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