Tout — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈtau̇t/

Meaning & Definition of Tout

Tout (verb)

  1. to make much of, promote, talk up
  2. to solicit, peddle, or persuade importunately
  3. to spy on, watch

Tout (noun)

  1. one who touts
  2. one who solicits patronage
  3. one who spies out racing information for betting purposes

Tout (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: ballyhoo, blow up, crack up, cry up, glorify, trumpet, tub-thump
    related: acclaim, applaud, extol, laud, magnify, commend, compliment, eulogize, advance, advertise, announce, blare, blaze, blazon, boost, herald, offer, plug, promote, publicize, assert, aver, claim, declare, lay down, make out, proclaim, pronounce

  2. to declare enthusiastic approval of

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

    similar: acclaim, accredit, applaud, cheer, crack up, hail, laud, praise, salute, doff one's hat to
    related: bravo, clap, rise (to), ballyhoo, approve, commend, endorse, favor, recommend, root (for), support, celebrate, emblazon, eulogize, extol, glorify, magnify, sing, adulate, belaud, flatter, overpraise, deify, idolize
    opposite: knock, pan, slam
    near: belittle, discommend, disparage, put down, blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate, admonish, chide, criticize, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove, castigate, excoriate, keelhaul, lambaste, skewer, slag (chiefly British), vilify

  3. to provide publicity for

    "an avalanche of ads touting the new movie"

    similar: ballyhoo, boost, hype, pitch, plug, promote, publicize, talk up, beat the drum (for)
    related: advertise, bark, merchandise, sell, push, acclaim, hail, laud, praise, endorse, plump (for), plunk (for), recommend, review, announce, broadcast, publish

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tout

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tout:

ballyhoo, blow up, crack up, cry up, glorify, trumpet, tub-thump, acclaim, accredit, applaud, cheer, hail, laud, praise, salute, boost, hype, pitch, plug, promote, publicize, talk up, doff one's hat to, beat the drum (for)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tout

Words with the opposite meaning of Tout:

knock, pan, slam

Related Words for Tout

extol, magnify, commend, compliment, eulogize, advance, advertise, announce, blare, blaze, blazon, herald, offer, assert, aver, claim, declare, lay down, make out, proclaim, pronounce, bravo, clap, rise (to), approve, endorse, favor, recommend, root (for), support

Near Antonyms of Tout

belittle, discommend, disparage, put down, blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate, admonish, chide, criticize, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove, castigate, excoriate, keelhaul, lambaste, skewer, slag, vilify

Word Forms of Tout

Inflections: touted, touting, touts

Origin & Etymology of Tout

Middle English tuten to protrude, peer; probably akin to Old English tōtian to stick out, Norwegian tyte

First known use: circa 1700t

Words & Phrases Containing Tout

tout a fait, tout au contraire, tout a vous, tout bien ou rien, tout comprendre c'est tout pardonner, tout court, tout de meme, tout de suite

Frequently Asked Questions about Tout

What does "Tout" mean?

"Tout" means to make much of, promote, talk up. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make much of, promote, talk up. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Tout"?

Other words for "Tout" include ballyhoo, blow up, crack up, cry up, glorify, trumpet, tub-thump and acclaim. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tout" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tout"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tout". Common alternatives include ballyhoo, blow up, crack up, cry up, glorify, trumpet, tub-thump, acclaim, accredit and applaud.

What is the opposite of "Tout"?

Antonyms of "Tout" include knock, pan and slam. Near antonyms include belittle, discommend, disparage and put down.

How do you use "Tout" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tout" in a sentence: "a new cleaning agent touted as the only product a homeowner needs for all his or her cleaning chores"; "statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure"; "an avalanche of ads touting the new movie".

Is "Tout" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tout" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Tout"?

"Tout" is pronounced /ˈtau̇t/.

What is the origin of the word "Tout"?

"Tout" comes from Middle English tuten to protrude, peer; probably akin to Old English tōtian to stick out, Norwegian tyte. First known use: circa 1700t.