indorse, indorsement

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