Synonyms of endorsed

endorsed 1 of 2

adjective

variants also indorsed

as in authorized

Related Words

• authorized
• certified
• permitted
• licensed
• accredited
• sanctioned
• acceptable
• warranted
• allowed
• lawful
• OK
• permissible
• legal
• allowable
• admissible
• tolerable
• endurable
• bearable
• mandatory
• licit
• required
• ordered

Dissimilar Words

• prohibited
• forbidden
• barred
• proscribed
• rejected
• impermissible
• denied
• unacceptable
• inadmissible
• refused
• vetoed
• objectionable
• intolerable
• unbearable
• banned
• interdicted
• unendurable
• disallowed
• verboten
• suppressed
• repressed
• outlawed

endorsed

2 of 2

verb

variants also indorsed

past tense of endorse

as in advocated

to promote the interests or cause of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advocated
• supported
• backed
• adopted
• championed
• embraced
• patronized
• assisted
• helped
• aided
• went in for
• reinforced
• plumped (for)
• held a brief for
• plonked (for)
• stuck up for
• plunked (for)
• went to bat for
• stood up for
• espoused
• seconded
• preached
• forwarded
• saved
• abetted
• bolstered
• buttressed
• furthered
• propped (up)
• rescued
• sided (with)
• advanced
• boosted
• backstopped
• bailed out
• plugged
• delivered
• talked up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposed
• interfered
• thwarted
• frustrated
• baffled
• failed
• disappointed
• sabotaged
• foiled
• deserted
• let down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of endorsed

Adjective

The primary comes as Trump attempts to brush off a string of primary losses, with his 10th endorsed candidate losing in last week’s elections. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026

The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026

Verb

The auction house endorsed the new asset form, and the asset’s price, in turn, made the institution appear responsive to an emergent cultural power. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Raman has been endorsed by Democratic Socialists of America, which censured her in 2024 for seeking and accepting the endorsement of Democrats For Israel-Los Angeles, a Zionist group. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Brossard is endorsed by Galt Joint Union Elementary School District Trustees Casey Raboy and Wesley Cagle. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Donalds is opposed to the bump stock ban, according to the pro-gun group Gun Owners of America, which endorsed him. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Jack Reacher series author Lee Child endorsed Cruise’s casting at the time, despite the actor not matching the physical description of his massive ex-Army investigator. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

But Kemp formally endorsed Collins this month and is now putting his name behind the congressman. — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Many establishment Republicans endorsed Cornyn -- with Bush even donating $5,000 to Cornyn during the primary. — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

After a one-two finish by Democrats in the governor's primary, some voters were angry when Begich, who finished second, withdrew and endorsed leading vote-getter Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026