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Meaning of the word "talk up" in English

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talk up

US /tɔːk ʌp/

UK /tɔːk ʌp/

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Phrasal Verb

to discuss something in an enthusiastic or positive way in order to persuade people that it is good or important

Example:

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The company is trying to talk up its new product.

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He always talks up his achievements.

Synonym:

promote praise extol hype up boost

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talk the talk talk talkative talk into talk at talk show talk out of