Main Entry: en·dorse

Pronunciation: \in-ˈdȯrs, en-\

Variant(s): also in·dorse \in-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): en·dorsed; en·dors·ing

Etymology: alteration of obsolete endoss, from Middle English endosen, from Anglo-French endosser, to put on, don, write on the back of, from en- + dos back, from Latin dorsum

Date: 1581

1 a : to write on the back of; especially : to sign one's name as payee on the back of (a check) in order to obtain the cash or credit represented on the face b : to inscribe (one's signature) on a check, bill, or note c : to inscribe (as an official document) with a title or memorandum d : to make over to another (the value represented in a check, bill, or note) by inscribing one's name on the document e : to acknowledge receipt of (a sum specified) by one's signature on a document
2 a : to approve openly <endorse an idea>; especially : to express support or approval of publicly and definitely <endorse a mayoral candidate> b : to recommend (as a product or service) usually for financial compensation <shoes endorsed by a pro basketball player>

synonyms see approve

— en·dors·able \-ˈdȯr-sə-bəl\ adjective

— en·dors·ee \in-ˌdȯr-ˈsē, ˌen-\ noun

— en·dors·er \in-ˈdȯr-sər\ noun