tout — to advertise or promote something by praising it enthusiastically
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to advertise or promote something by praising it enthusiastically
Pronunciation (IPA): /taʊt/
Korean meaning: ~을 크게 선전하다, 홍보하다
Korean pronunciation: **타**우트
Example Sentences
- The restaurant owner stood outside touting his 'world's best pizza' to every passerby.
- She was caught touting exam answers to desperate students for $50 each.
- The politician touted his environmental record while standing next to a polluted river.
tout
VERB//taʊt//
to advertise or promote something by praising it enthusiastically
A farmer enthusiastically touts his fresh vegetables to market customers
Salesperson shouting TO-OUT while aggressively promoting products to departing customers
He'll tout with a shout, but customers still doubt!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'tout' meaning 'all' or 'everything'. The verb sense developed in the 16th century, possibly from the idea of 'pulling' or 'drawing' attention, influenced by the verb 'to toot' (make a loud sound to attract attention).
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📝Examples
“The restaurant owner stood outside touting his 'world's best pizza' to every passerby.”
“She was caught touting exam answers to desperate students for $50 each.”
“The politician touted his environmental record while standing next to a polluted river.”
“The new software is being touted as a game-changer for remote work.”
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