endorse

variants also indorse

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

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Recent Examples of endorse Briefs filed by those endorsing conversion therapy rely heavily on the Cass Review, a study commissioned by the Britain's state-run National Health Service, which found just last year that there was insufficient evidence to justify transgender affirming care for minors. Nina Totenberg, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025 Draisaitl is also an able pitchman, endorsing brands such as Puma, Plyrs sports drinks and Skip, a Canadian food delivery service. Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025 The Kiggans bill is designed to prevent the tax credits from expiring — at least before the midterm elections — and a number of moderate Republicans have endorsed the bill. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025 The Tennessee Republican Party does not endorse in primary elections. Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endorse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorse
Verb
  • After years of advocating to expand private and religious education and homeschooling, using tax dollars, a cadre of conservative activists is in a position to push forward its agenda.
    Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Last year, Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organization that advocates for nuclear disarmament, took home the Nobel Peace Prize.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Once again, in adopting a currency board, a country keeps its own currency and central bank.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The nation’s highest court also adopted an ethics code to guide the justices after fierce criticism over undisclosed gifts, trips and other scandals, although there is no real means of enforcing either.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Your browser does not support the video tag.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.
    Amy Huschka, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But that’s exactly what the 48-year-old CEO advises that Gen Zers today, who are struggling to get a footing and even getting fired months into new roles, should embrace.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Such precipitous emotional hurdles are just the right height for television, and co-showrunners Andy Parker and Jennifer Cecil embrace the self-doubting turmoil of Cameron’s arduous coming-of-age arc.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorse. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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