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 The pop star has been more vocal in recent years about her political stances, including endorsing then-Vice President Kamala Harris in the most recent presidential election. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025 Some also endorsed Iryna’s Law, legislation passed by the North Carolina General Assembly. Mary Ramsey updated September 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025 Additionally, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar endorsed the plan but acknowledged the deal remained a work in progress. Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, the North County Economic Development Council, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside, the San Diego County Bike Coalition and other local groups have endorsed the project. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endorse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorse
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  • The commonwealth has been without an operational freestanding birthing center since the 1980s, said Mary Kathryn DeLodder, director of the Kentucky Birth Coalition — a grassroots organization that led the charge in advocating for legislation loosening regulations for the facilities.
    Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Ascension Saint Thomas President and CEO Fahad Tahir is among many local health care leaders advocating for Congress to extend the tax credits.
    Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Cookie who is believed to be a mix of a Labrador and American Staffordshire terrier is currently residing at Ingle’s in Brooklyn, New York, until she is adopted.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • While that message was certainly prescient—and one that the Party should not abandon entirely—Allsop also believes there’s room to adopt a more concrete platform against specific examples of élite corruption or the trampling of civil liberties.
    Erin Neil, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Smotrich demanded there be no agreement on Palestinian Authority or Qatari involvement in Gazan governance, nor anything that supports the concept of a future independent Palestinian state.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The Patriots' defense has been solid, holding opponents to under 100 rushing yards in each of their first three games, but the offense must improve to support the defense.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • Ever since, Swifties and bakers alike have embraced the singer's sourdough skills.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The corporate campus includes more open space and outdoor seating to embrace a hybrid work culture.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorse. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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