tout-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: praise

Examples:
He was touted as the next Lance Armstrong.
She touted the initiative, making it easier for locals to sell products.
He touts scales, juicers and edible seeds.
The eco-friendly products he touts, from countertops to varnish, are popular.
He touts tax breaks for private businesses.
He was touted for his mix of experience.

Mappings:
VerbNet: overstate-37.12
FrameNet: Judgment_communication
PropBank: tout.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: solicit, importune

Examples:
He touted for customers and soon had a waiting list.
Trainer Leo Deutsch touted anyone who would listen about Really Sovereign.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: tout.01

Sense Number 3: spy on racehorses

Commentary:
NOTE: British usage

Examples:
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Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM