1. to publicly praise or promote something enthusiastically
2. to solicit customers or business aggressively

1. a person who solicits customers or business, especially in an aggressive way

Examples

• The company touted its new product as revolutionary.
• Politicians often tout their achievements during campaigns.
• Street vendors were touting their wares to tourists.
• The hotel tout approached us at the airport.
• She touted the benefits of the new exercise program.
• Touts gathered outside the stadium selling tickets.
• The advertisement touted the car’s fuel efficiency.