tout
verb (MAKE KNOWN) /taʊt/Definition
› [T] to advertise, talk about, or praise something or someone repeatedly, especially as a way of encouraging people to like, accept, or buy something: The minister has been touting these ideas for some time. He is being widely touted as the next leader of the Social Democratic party. Several insurance companies are now touting their services/wares on local radio.Advertising, marketing and merchandisingRetailing › [I] to repeatedly try to persuade people to buy your goods or services: There were hundreds of taxis at the airport, all touting for business/custom.Selling
(Definition of tout verb (MAKE KNOWN) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- ad agency noun
- ad noun
- adman noun
- advert noun
- advertise verb
- copywriter noun
- endorse verb (SUPPORT)
- flier noun
- flyer noun (INFORMATION)
- freesheet noun
- generic brand noun
- handbill noun
- hoarding noun (ADVERTISEMENT)
- jingle noun (TUNE)
- own brand noun
- personal ad noun
- PR noun (ADVERTISING)
- product placement noun
- promo noun
- subliminal adjective
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