Definition of endorse
endorsed
;endorsing
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 faceb : to inscribe (one's signature) on a check, bill, or notec : to inscribe (something, such as an official document) with a title or memorandumd : to make over to another (the value represented in a check, bill, or note) by inscribing one's name on the documente : 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 candidateb : to recommend (something, such as a product or service) usually for financial compensation shoes endorsed by a pro basketball player
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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 of endorse from the Web
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Mr. Goodfriend endorsed that approach in March testimony before the House Financial Services Committee.
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Energy Secretary Rick Perry endorsed a renegotiation.
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Wray represented Christie during the investigation into the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case, in which two former aides were convicted of plotting to close lanes of the bridge to punish a Democratic mayor who wouldn’t endorse the governor.
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Wray represented Christie during the investigation into the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case, in which two former aides were convicted of plotting to close lanes of the bridge to punish a Democratic mayor who wouldn’t endorse the governor.
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Wray represented Christie during the investigation into the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case, in which two former aides were convicted of plotting to close lanes of the bridge to punish a Democratic mayor who wouldn’t endorse the governor.
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President Trump refused to endorse the Paris climate accords on Saturday, despite strong pressure from Canada, Germany, France, Japan, and the rest of the G7 nations.
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The vehicle would employ the same kind of public-private partnerships, known as P3s, the Trump administration has endorsed for its trillion dollar infrastructure plan.
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But the county's regional board of education fell one vote short of a supermajority needed to endorse the change earlier this spring.
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Origin and Etymology of endorse
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
First Known Use: 1581
Synonym Discussion of endorse
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ENDORSE Defined for English Language Learners
endorse
playDefinition of endorse for English Language Learners
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: to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of (someone or something)
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: to publicly say that you like or use (a product or service) in exchange for money
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: to write your name on the back of (a check)
ENDORSE Defined for Kids
endorse
playDefinition of endorse for Students
endorsed
;endorsing
1 : to show support or approval for endorse an idea
2 : to sign the back of to receive payment endorse a check
endorsement
\-mənt\ nounLaw Dictionary
endorse
indorse
\in-ˈdȯrs\Legal Definition of endorse
endorsed
alsoindorsed
endorsing
alsoindorsing
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
Origin and Etymology of endorse
Anglo-French endosser endorser and Medieval Latin indorsare, both ultimately from Latin in on + dorsum back
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