variants
also indorse
endorses; endorsed; endorsing
1
: to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of (someone or something)
The newspaper has endorsed the conservative candidate for mayor.
The committee must endorse [=approve] the decision.
We do not endorse their position.
2
: to publicly say that you like or use (a product or service) in exchange for money
She endorses a line of clothing.
That brand of sneaker is endorsed by several basketball stars.
3
: to write your name on the back of (a check)
You must endorse the check before you deposit it in the bank.
4
British
: to put information about a driving offense on (a person's driver's license)
—usually used as (be) endorsed
His driving license was endorsed for speeding.
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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/endorse. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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