TOUT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TOUT?

Need another word that means the same as “tout”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “tout” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Tout” are: blow, bluster, boast, brag, gas, gasconade, shoot a line, swash, vaunt, commend, endorse, praise, recommend, support, urge, push, speak of, talk of, peddle, sell, hawk, offer for sale, market, vend, tipster, ticket tout, touter

Tout as a Noun

Definitions of "Tout" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tout” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person who offers racing tips for a share of any resulting winnings.
• One who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack.
• A person soliciting custom or business, typically in a direct or persistent manner.
• An informer.
• A person who buys up tickets for an event to resell them at a profit.
• Someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit.
• Someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way.

Synonyms of "Tout" as a noun (3 Words)

ticket tout	A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices.
tipster	A person who gives tips, especially about the likely winner of a race or contest.
touter	Someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way.

Tout as a Verb

Definitions of "Tout" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tout” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Sell (a ticket) for an event at a price higher than the official one.
• Advertize in strongly positive terms.
• Show off.
• Spy out the movements and condition of (a racehorse in training) in order to gain information to be used when betting.
• Attempt to persuade people of the merits of.
• Offer racing tips for a share of any resulting winnings.
• Attempt to sell (something), typically by a direct or persistent approach.

Synonyms of "Tout" as a verb (24 Words)

blow	Be blowing or storming. A man whose cover was blown.
bluster	Show off. You threaten and bluster but won t carry it through.
boast	(of a person, place, or thing) possess (a feature that is a source of pride. He boasted that he had taken part in the crime.
brag	Show off. They were bragging about how easy it had been.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. His paintings commend him to the artistic world.
endorse	Be behind; approve of. The speed and accuracy achieved will be endorsed on the certificate.
gas	Attack with gas subject to gas fumes. I thought you d never stop gassing.
gasconade	Show off.
hawk	Of a person hunt game with a trained hawk. The tribes like to hawk in the desert.
market	Deal in a market. We go marketing every Saturday.
offer for sale	Make available; provide.
peddle	Sell or offer for sale from place to place. He was arrested after trying to peddle guns.
praise	Express one’s respect and gratitude towards (a deity), especially in song. The parents praised their children for their academic performance.
push	Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby. I was pushing hard until about 10 laps from the finish.
recommend	Advise or suggest (something) as a course of action. The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day.
sell	Sell all of one s property possessions or assets. The brothers sell shoes.
shoot a line	Throw dice, as in a crap game.
speak of	Use language.
support	Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm. Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act.
swash	(of water or an object in water) move with a splashing sound. The water swashed and rippled around the car wheels.
talk of	Deliver a lecture or talk.
urge	Encourage (a person or animal) to move more quickly or in a particular direction. I urged him to finish his studies.
vaunt	Show off. He was initially vaunted by the West for his leadership of the country.
vend	Offer (small items) for sale, either from a stall or from a slot machine. There was a man vending sticky cakes and ices.

Usage Examples of "Tout" as a verb

• This product was touted as a revolutionary invention.
• Shop managers would stand in the street touting for business.
• She was touted as a potential Prime Minister.
• He made his fortune touting tickets.
• Sanjay was touting his wares.

Associations of "Tout" (30 Words)

acclaim	Praise vociferously. The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.
acclamation	Enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
admire	Look at (something impressive or attractive) with pleasure. I admire your courage.
adulatory	Excessively praising or admiring. The tone here is adulatory and uncritical.
advantage	Give an advantage to. She had an advantage over her mother s generation.
applaud	Express approval of. His speech was loudly applauded.
ballyhoo	Blatant or sensational promotion. After all the ballyhoo the film was a flop.
cajolery	Coaxing or flattery intended to persuade someone to do something. She uses cajolery deception and manipulation to get what she wants.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. Commend me to my son and bid him rule better than I.
commendable	In an admirable manner. A commendable sense of purpose.
commendation	An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement. The film deserved the highest commendation.
compliment	Congratulations or praise expressed to someone. My compliments on your cooking.
creditable	Worthy of often limited commendation. A very creditable 2 4 defeat.
deify	Exalt to the position of a God. These young men deify financial success.
eulogistic	Formally expressing praise.
exalt	Make noble in character; dignify. Romanticism liberated the imagination and exalted the emotions.
extol	Praise enthusiastically. Extol the virtues of one s children.
flatter	Praise somewhat dishonestly. Don t flatter yourself I wasn t doing it for your benefit.
glory	An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint. Images of Christ in glory.
glowing	Expressing great praise. He received a glowing report from his teachers.
hype	A deception carried out for the sake of publicity. Is his comeback a hype.
kudos	An expression of approval and commendation. She was looking for kudos rather than profit.
laud	Praise (a person or their achievements) highly. All glory laud and honour to Thee Redeemer King.
laudable	Worthy of high praise. Laudable motives of improving housing conditions.
laudatory	(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation. Enthusiastic and laudatory articles.
panegyric	A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something. A panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky.
praise	The expression of respect and gratitude as an act of worship. They sang a hymn of praise to God.
praiseworthy	Deserving approval and admiration. A significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence.
venerate	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. Philip of Beverley was venerated as a saint.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. A worthy fellow.