TOUT Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

tout

verb

ˈtau̇t

Definition of tout

as in to advertise

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

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Relevance

as in to applaud

to declare enthusiastic approval of statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure

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as in to promote

to provide publicity for an avalanche of ads touting the new movie

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Recent Examples of tout Meanwhile, the state is touting $300 million in community benefits for Charlotteans that has reignited the debate for the project among neighbors. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 The Illinois Democratic Party, of which Pritzker is the de facto head and largest funder, campaigned for the state to move into the early window, with the governor and his allies touting demographics that closely mirror the nation as a whole. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Progressives immediately touted her win as a sign of greater momentum for the region. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 Like Pritzker said, touting investment, Johnson calls it a risk that's worth it. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tout

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Verb

The city’s authorities will prioritize protecting and improving parks, advertising public cool spaces during hot weather and expanding access to public toilets and water, as well as adding shading to public spaces.

— Olivia Rudgard, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Vercel advertises zero markup on tokens, and Cloudflare passes provider inference prices through unchanged, charging 5% only when customers use its unified billing.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of advertise

Verb

That was because the player being replaced — match-winner Will Lankshear — took more than 10 seconds to depart while applauding the supporters.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Republican Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland applauded Commissioner Scott’s decision to halt construction.

— Laura Romero, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of applaud

Verb

Earlier this year, the diner rolled out the Fiesta Chicken Protein Bowl, promoting the dish's 52 grams of protein.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The key takeaway is that dietary protein and resistance training work together to promote muscle growth and maintain strength.

— Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of promote

Verb

The Giants announced on Friday that Mayer, who is currently recovering from a stress reaction in his left forearm, is also dealing with a right foot bone bruise from a previous injury.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Nick Chubb is calling it a career, as the legendary Georgia running back announced his retirement on Instagram on Friday.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of announce

Verb

While many viewers praise the former child star as the beating heart of the series, her newfound success comes with heightened tabloid scrutiny, thecoverage wading into everything from her looks to her love life.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Mourinho stressed that actions speak louder than words, praising his squad's growing unity and dedication.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of praise

Verb

The house sells most of its Champagne in European markets, including Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain, as well as in West Africa, with smaller volumes going to the United States and Asia, Bonnet-Gobillard said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Investigators determined that multiple RVs may have been sold at Carson Pass RV in Lockeford without proper notification to their rightful owners and without completing the required Department of Motor Vehicles documentation.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sell

Verb

Many viewers praised the former child star as the beating heart of the series, and it was critically acclaimed.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
However, other acclaimed Glen Scotia malts, like the 12-Year-Old and 15-Year-Old, are widely available in the US, showcasing the quality of this historic Scottish region.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Verb

Montana sinks a strikingly successful health plan One modern solution that has been hailed as a model for all employers came out of Montana.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
California was once hailed as a model for curbing the power of special interests and electing moderates.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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