talks up
Praises to others
To talk up something is to promote or praise it enthusiastically, often to generate interest or support: She's been talking up the new restaurant to all her friends.
The phrase can also mean to speak more loudly or boldly: Talk up so everyone can hear you.
Talking someone up means praising them to others, often to improve their reputation or chances.
- extolPraise with enthusiasm
- waxes lyricalSpeaks with enthusiastic eloquence
- endorseGive official approval
- convinceCause to believe
- enthuseExpress eager excitement
praise · boast · champion · advertise · recommend · tout · pitch · sway · laud · advocate · persuade · cheerlead · builds up · pumps up · hype · glorify · publicize · compliment
talks uptalks down
Speaks condescendingly to
badmouths · criticizes · disparages · trashes · runs down
talks upplays down
Minimizes perceived importance
downplays · minimizes · underplays · talks down · soft-pedals
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