touted

Meanings

• adjective

  boasted or publicized, especially excessively

  - "The new product was touted as a game-changer in the industry."
  - "The politician's past achievements were touted to win him votes."

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Synonyms

pimp , pitch , promote , spruik

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with touted
doted , potted , notated , quoted , motivated , floated , coated , noted , plotted , spotted , rotated

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Variants

List of all variants of touted that leads to same result
tout , touted , touting , touts

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Etymology

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originally meaning 'to show or display for sale,' from Old French 'tuter' or 'touter,' meaning 'to turn' (as in turning merchandise to display it)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'touted' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In baseball, a 'tout' is a person who sells tips or inside information about games.

3. The term 'touted prospect' refers to a baseball player who is highly regarded and expected to have a successful career.

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Related Concepts

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1. publicity: The practice of managing the spread of information about a product, company, or person, usually through the media.

2. marketing: The process of creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

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Culture

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The word 'touted' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of marketing and sales. In art, the term 'touted artist' refers to an artist who is highly publicized and praised for their work.

How to Memorize "touted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a salesperson proudly displaying a product and boasting about its features.
   - Visualize a sign that reads 'Touted: The Best Product in Town'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'touted' with 'boasted' or 'publicized'.
   - Think of a product that is heavily marketed and advertised.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'T' is for 'Touted' and 'B' is for 'Boasted'.
   - Use the sentence 'The T in Touted stands for Touted, which means Boasted'.

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