touted; touting; touts
1
2
: to solicit, peddle, or persuade importunately
not meant to tout you off the movie—
Russell Baker
Russell Baker3
: to spy on : watch
4
a
British
: to spy out information about (a racing stable, a horse, etc.)
b
: to give a tip or solicit bets on (a racehorse)
1
: to solicit patronage
2
a
chiefly British
: to spy on racehorses in training to gain information for betting
b
: to give a tip or solicit bets on a racehorse
: one who touts: such as
a
: one who solicits patronage
b
chiefly British
: one who spies out racing information for betting purposes
c
: one who gives tips or solicits bets on a racehorse
Synonyms
Examples of tout in a Sentence
Verb
The company is running advertisements touting the drug's effectiveness.
The company's stock is being touted by many financial advisers.
People were touting tickets outside the stadium.
People were touting outside the stadium.
Recent Examples on the WebByjason Ma, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration touts the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRA, as a green energy bill, even though it wasn't named that.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2024
Speaking at a high school in Osceola County alongside Republican allies and a local pastor, the governor touted the measure (HB 931) as bolstering existing resources that could help students with their mental health.
—Ryan Dailey, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
The company touted its more than 1 billion followers on social media, as well as its marketing prowess, while also tooting its own horn.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
Solar energy Duggan touted multiple solar efforts underway, including 127 municipal buildings converting from fossil-based to solar energy.
—Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
Avocados have arguably become one of the most popular foods in recent years, touted for their healthy fats.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
The legislative package, known as the migration and asylum pact, took three years to negotiate and is being touted by Brussels as a major breakthrough.
—Beatriz Ríos, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Hillsboro had been touted as one of the best places to see the eclipse given its spot on the path of totality.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Verb
President Joe Biden has touted his policies to encourage more U.S. production of chips and green-energy technologies.
—Byjason Ma, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration touts the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRA, as a green energy bill, even though it wasn't named that.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2024
Speaking at a high school in Osceola County alongside Republican allies and a local pastor, the governor touted the measure (HB 931) as bolstering existing resources that could help students with their mental health.
—Ryan Dailey, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
The company touted its more than 1 billion followers on social media, as well as its marketing prowess, while also tooting its own horn.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
Solar energy Duggan touted multiple solar efforts underway, including 127 municipal buildings converting from fossil-based to solar energy.
—Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
Avocados have arguably become one of the most popular foods in recent years, touted for their healthy fats.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
The legislative package, known as the migration and asylum pact, took three years to negotiate and is being touted by Brussels as a major breakthrough.
—Beatriz Ríos, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Hillsboro had been touted as one of the best places to see the eclipse given its spot on the path of totality.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tout. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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