endorse

variants also indorse

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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 The decision to postpone the Eurovision vote comes as other cultural and media organizations that have endorsed or considered boycotts of Israeli institutions face growing scrutiny and potential legal challenges. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025 Republicans overwhelmingly endorse the diplomatic agreement, with 70% voicing approval, while less than half of Democrats and independents — 44% and 47%, respectively — share this view. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025 Many of the celebrity chefs weighing in on the debate either endorse or directly sell cookware with PFAS. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025 If the board endorses his proposal, King may then decide whether to propose regulations, which the Board of Commissioners would then weigh, according to the Health Department. Anna Clark, ProPublica, 13 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
  • The Johnstons adopted Alex on May 17, 2008.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Investors and regulators should adopt transparent, comparable metrics so capital rewards genuine impact, not greenwash.
    Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Then layer the bulbs as described above, tossing organic fertilizer into the bottom of each layer to support root growth.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Survivors were referred to support services provided by agencies such as Health and Human Services to ensure long-term care and protection.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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