indorse, indorsement
less common spellings of endorse, endorsement
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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