Caesar's "Veni, vidi, vici" is a famous one (5)

I believe the answer is:

boast

(Other definitions for boast that I've seen before include "Crow, brag" , "Show off" , "Expression of excessive pride" , "Talk with excessive pride" , "Talk proudly" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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