tout
word
Definition
To try to persuade people of the value or quality of someone or something; to advertise, praise, or promote in an insistent way.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal, often used for aggressive or exaggerated promotion. Common in marketing, media, and discussions about hyped products or people. Can carry a negative tone if someone is promoting dishonestly or with over-enthusiasm.
Spanish: promocionar - publicitarPortuguese (BR): divulgar - promoverPortuguese (PT): apregoar - promoverChinese (Simplified): 吹捧 - 兜售Chinese (Traditional): 吹捧 - 兜售Hindi: प्रचार करना - बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर कहनाArabic: يُروِّج - يُمجِّدBengali: প্রচারণা চালানো - জোরালোভাবে প্রশংসা করাRussian: рекламировать - навязывать - расхваливатьJapanese: 宣伝する - 売り込むVietnamese: quảng cáo rầm rộ - ca ngợi - thổi phồngKorean: 홍보하다 - 과장해서 알리다Turkish: övmek - çokça reklamını yapmak - göklere çıkarmakUrdu: پرزور تعریف کرنا - دھوم مچاناIndonesian: mempromosikan - membesar-besarkan
Example Sentences
Billboards tout the newest movie everywhere you go.
basic
He's always trying to tout his own achievements at parties.
natural
This website touts itself as the best place to find cheap flights.
natural
Some influencers tout products they've never even used.
natural
Many companies tout their products as the best on the market.
basic
The coach was touted as the reason for the team's success.
basic