Synonyms of endorse

endorse

verb

in-ˈdȯrs 

variants also indorse

as in to advocate

to promote the interests or cause of

an increase in the number of parents who endorse the idea of school uniforms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advocate
• support
• adopt
• embrace
• patronize
• help
• back
• champion
• assist
• stand up for
• go in for
• aid
• stick up for
• espouse
• hold a brief for
• reinforce
• plunk (for)
• go to bat for
• plump (for)
• plonk (for)
• preach
• abet
• forward
• bolster
• save
• side (with)
• further
• second
• buttress
• advance
• rescue
• prop (up)
• boost
• bail out
• backstop
• plug
• deliver
• talk up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• oppose
• interfere
• thwart
• frustrate
• sabotage
• fail
• disappoint
• foil
• let down
• baffle
• desert

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb endorse differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of endorse are accredit, approve, certify, and sanction. While all these words mean "to have or express a favorable opinion of," endorse suggests an explicit statement of support.

publicly endorsed her for Senator

How are the words accredit and certify related as synonyms of endorse?

Both 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

When would approve be a good substitute for endorse?

The synonyms approve and endorse are sometimes interchangeable, but approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration.

the parents approve of the marriage

In what contexts can sanction take the place of endorse?

The words sanction and endorse are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sanction implies both approval and authorization.

the President sanctioned covert operations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of endorse

The Sentinel endorses Wes Hodge, Mike Scott and Victor Torres for seats on the Orange County Commission. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Sabin, a New Haven native and former member of the Board of Alders for six years in Ward 7 before moving to his current district, has been endorsed by Mayor Justin Elicker in the high-stakes race. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Late last month his wife, Gwen Walz, endorsed Craig over Flanagan, his governing partner for two terms. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

In New York, a slate of leftist congressional candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani – Claire Valdez, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier – all won their primary races June 23. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026