endorse

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en·dorse | \ in-ˈdȯrs

, en- \

variants: or less commonly indorse \ in-ˈdȯrs

endorsed also indorsed; endorsing also indorsing; endorses also indorses

Definition of endorse

transitive verb

1a : 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 (something, such 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

2a : to approve openly endorse an idea especially : to express support or approval of publicly and definitely endorse a mayoral candidate

b : to recommend (something, such as a product or service) usually for financial compensation shoes endorsed by a pro basketball player

3 medical : to report or note the presence of (a symptom) He endorsed nausea without emesis and denied any associated shortness of breath.— Dana Johnson et al.

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Other Words from endorse

endorsable \ in-ˈdȯr-sə-bəl

, en- \ adjective

endorsee \ in-ˌdȯr-ˈsē

, ˌen- \ noun

endorser \ in-ˈdȯr-sər

, en- \ noun

Choose the Right Synonym for endorse

approve, endorse, sanction, accredit, certify mean to have or express a favorable opinion of. approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration. the parents approve of the marriage endorse suggests an explicit statement of support. publicly endorsed her for Senator sanction implies both approval and authorization. the President sanctioned covert operations accredit and certify usually imply official endorsement attesting to conformity to set standards. the board voted to accredit the college must be certified to teach

Examples of endorse in a Sentence

The newspaper has endorsed the conservative candidate for mayor. We do not endorse their position. She endorses a line of clothing. That brand of sneaker is endorsed by several basketball stars. You must endorse the check before you deposit it in the bank.

Recent Examples on the Web Will Trump endorse a Republican for Arizona's next attorney general? — The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2022 But a woman — and all the women in the audience — will endorse her decision to hightail it in the opposite direction. — Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 May 2022 Notwithstanding these findings, Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) did endorse the bill, dubbed the Judiciary Act of 2021. — Rayna Reid, Essence, 5 May 2022 Chairs may endorse a candidate on their own, but endorsing under the authority of their title causes issues, according to the party’s guidelines. — Rachel Berry, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2022 The council did unanimously endorse sending police to in-person events, in addition to social media posts, to educate residents about how firearms should be safely stored. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2022 Only after Bowser won the Democratic primary that year did AFSCME and the labor council endorse her in the 2014 general election. — Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022 Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Djibouti and Somalia endorse the presence of foreign troops in Saudi Arabia. — CNN, 29 Mar. 2022 Now the House and President Biden should endorse the end to the clock-changing madness. — Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2022 See More

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endorse

verb

en·dorse | \ in-ˈdȯrs

endorsed; endorsing

Kids Definition of endorse

1 : to show support or approval for endorse an idea

2 : to sign the back of to receive payment endorse a check

endorse

transitive verb

en·dorse

variants: also indorse \ in-ˈdȯrs \

endorsed also indorsed; endorsing also indorsing

Legal Definition of endorse

1 : to write on the back of especially : to sign one's name as payee on the back of (an instrument) in order to receive the cash or credit represented on the face endorse a check

2 : to inscribe (as one's signature or a notation accompanied by one's signature) on an instrument (as a note or bill) especially to transfer or guarantee it

3 : to transfer (an instrument) to another by inscribing one's signature assume that payee endorses a note to creditor as security for a debt — Uniform Commercial Code

4 : to inscribe (as an official document) with a notation (as of date or title)

endorse in blank

: to inscribe (an instrument) with a blank endorsement