to solicit business, employment, votes, or the like, importunately.

Horse Racing . to act as a tout.

to solicit support for importunately.

to describe or advertise boastfully; publicize or promote; praise extravagantly

a highly touted nightclub.

Horse Racing .

to provide information on (a horse) running in a particular race, esp. for a fee.

to spy on (a horse in training) in order to gain information for the purpose of betting.

to watch; spy on.

a person who solicits business, employment, support, or the like, importunately.

Horse Racing .

a person who gives information on a horse, esp. for a fee.

Chiefly British . a person who spies on a horse in training for the purpose of betting.

British . a ticket scalper.

verb

conceal , hide

verb

acclaim , ballyhoo * , boost , give a boost , herald , laud , plug * , praise , proclaim , promote , publicize , push , steer , tip , tip off , trumpet , ballyhoo , build up , enhance , puff , talk up , advertise , exalt , importune , plug , recommend , solicit , toot