I. ˈvȯnt, ˈvänt verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French vanter, from Late Latin vanitare, frequentative of Latin * vanare, from vanus vain
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
: to make a vain display of one's own worth or attainments : brag
transitive verb
: to call attention to pridefully and often boastfully
people who vaunt their ingenuity
Synonyms: see boast
• vaunt·er noun
• vaunt·ing·ly ˈvȯn-tiŋ-lē, ˈvän- adverb
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1. : a vainglorious display of what one is or has or has done
2. : a bragging assertive statement