Synonyms of touted

touted

verb

past tense of tout

1

as in announced

to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively

a new cleaning agent touted as the only product a homeowner needs for all his or her cleaning chores

Synonyms & Similar Words

• announced
• advertised
• trumpeted
• acclaimed
• ballyhooed
• promoted
• commended
• extolled
• lauded
• offered
• applauded
• glorified
• cracked up
• proclaimed
• tub-thumped
• cried up
• complimented
• blew up
• heralded
• eulogized
• pronounced
• claimed
• publicized
• declared
• blared
• asserted
• magnified
• averred
• blazed
• plugged
• blazoned
• boosted
• advanced
• laid down
• made out

2

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of

statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• hailed
• applauded
• acclaimed
• saluted
• lauded
• commended
• cheered
• endorsed
• accredited
• cracked up
• approved
• recommended
• extolled
• ballyhooed
• celebrated
• clapped
• rose (to)
• favored
• doffed one's hat to
• eulogized
• emblazoned
• supported
• rooted (for)
• sang
• bravoed
• idolized
• glorified
• magnified
• flattered
• overpraised
• deified
• belauded
• adulated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• blamed
• criticized
• belittled
• put down
• censured
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reproached
• reprobated
• reprehended
• lambasted
• castigated
• excoriated
• vilified
• reproved
• discommended
• skewered
• chid
• slagged
• keelhauled

3

as in promoted

to provide publicity for

an avalanche of ads touting the new movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoted
• sold
• announced
• publicized
• advertised
• hyped
• ballyhooed
• praised
• hailed
• pitched
• boosted
• plugged
• pushed
• lauded
• published
• endorsed
• talked up
• beat the drum (for)
• reviewed
• acclaimed
• recommended
• barked
• merchandised
• broadcast
• plonked (for)
• plumped (for)
• plunked (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of touted

Also packed with other essential nutrients, such as zinc, folate, and magnesium, lentils are often touted for their ability to support metabolic health, protect the heart, and aid in weight loss. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026

Lee had been touted as one of the best Dodgers pitching prospects in years. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

For years, Fox News Media touted Bartiromo’s shows at ratings winners. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Before recent changes, the police department's members have used it thousands of times a month and officials have regularly touted its use in homicide, missing person and other cases. — David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026

The comments were laid out in a two-page letter published via Telegram, as the country set its conditions for reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and touted the prospect of a return to diplomatic negotiations. — Sam Meredith,lim Hui Jie,mike Sheen, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

During public appearances Wednesday, both touted the fact that the jury did not make any criminal charges. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

The 68-year-old governor Friday touted the state’s rollback of a regulation that required restaurants or bars to obtain special permission to allow any form of dancing on their premises. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

With a menu touted as comfort food, there’s a selection of omelets, breakfast skillets and bowls featuring catfish and grits and salmon croquettes. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026