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 Using platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, X, and Facebook, the broadcaster promoted messages questioning the legitimacy of the vote, endorsing some candidates while attacking others. Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 However, Trump has already endorsed Donalds, giving him a likely boost in the GOP primary. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025 Payne’s family was consulted on the series and endorsed his inclusion. Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 June 2025 Though the Federalist Society does not formally endorse judicial nominees or take policy positions, its network of legal scholars and alumni played an outsize role in Trump’s first-term appointments, including three Supreme Court justices. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for endorse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorse
Verb
  • Ward's responsibilities will focus on enhancing market access, advocating for trade policies that benefit U.S. agriculture and developing international partnerships to promote the region's diverse agricultural products.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
  • While some lawmakers advocated for the move, others — including some of the president’s most vocal supporters on the right-flank — pushed against the U.S. directly getting involved in the conflict.
    Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Pharmaceutical companies have adopted QR technologies for medication tracking from manufacturer to patient, ensuring authenticity and preventing counterfeits.
    Swati Tyagi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Other places, including Washington, D.C., more recently adopted it.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • And one way to do that is to pass a budget that continues to support the creation of good-paying union jobs in our hometowns.
    Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
  • Your browser does not support the video tag. New York center Jonquel Jones scored all 10 of her points in the second half, and guard Sabrina Ionescu became the first player this season to score 30 points in consecutive games.
    Ben Pickman, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • But the industry spent north of $100 million in political donations, Trump embraced the sector, and a bipartisan group of legislators took up the mantle this Congress.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
  • Kim smiled, remembering how her colleagues embraced Gus.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025

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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorse. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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