Background for touted

touted

/ˈtaʊtɪd/

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verb

To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote.

Examples :

"Mary has been touted as a potential succesor to the current COE."

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verb

To look upon or watch.

Examples :

"From his high vantage point, the security guard touted the parking lot, carefully watching for any suspicious activity. "

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verb

To spy out information about (a horse, a racing stable, etc.).

Examples :

"The gambler touted the rival stable, hoping to find out if their star horse was injured before the big race. "

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verb

To give a tip on (a racehorse) to a person, with the expectation of sharing in any winnings.

Examples :

"John touted the horse "Lightning Bolt" to his friend, hoping they would both win big at the races. "

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verb

To spy out the movements of racehorses at their trials, or to get by stealth or other improper means the secrets of the stable, for betting purposes.

Examples :

"The gambler touted the stable boy, hoping to learn which horse was running the fastest in secret practice. "

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verb

To act as a tout; to give a tip on a racehorse.

Examples :

"My uncle, who thinks he knows everything about horse racing, touted Secretariat's grandson to win the big race. "

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verb

To look for, try to obtain; used with for.

Examples :

"The student was touted for a scholarship. "

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