Definitions
1.verbTo flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote."Mary has been touted as a potential succesor to the current COE."
2.verbTo look upon or watch.
3.verbTo spy out information about (a horse, a racing stable, etc.).
4.verbTo give a tip on (a racehorse) to a person, with the expectation of sharing in any winnings.
5.verbTo 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.verbTo act as a tout; to give a tip on a racehorse.
7.verbTo look for, try to obtain; used with for.