touted

verb

1. 1

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

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

2. 2

   To look upon or watch.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

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

7. 7

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