TALKS UP Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

talks up

verb

present tense third-person singular of talk up

as in promotes

to provide publicity for the director and actors are making the obligatory rounds of the late-night shows to talk up their new movie

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as in speaks up

to voice one's opinions freely with force feel free to talk up if you have any objections

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Recent Examples of talks up With something like military zeal, the former soldier who once itched to be on the front lines now talks up saving the world’s dwindling varieties of tomato seeds, as well as books about social inequality. —

Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026

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That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.

— Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.

— Linh Tat, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026