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 He was endorsed by incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who dropped out of the running after lagging in polls and being indicted on corruption charges, which were later dismissed. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025 Many left-leaning Americans agreed, endorsing this new sense of Canada as a more enlightened safe haven. Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025 Adams has since dropped out of the mayoral race and is now endorsing Cuomo. Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025 Similar to Rogan’s disposition to endorse pseudoscience and bad medical advice. Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endorse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorse
Verb
  • Instead of gathering experts who advocate for their functional perspective and then compromise, AI enables teams where each member can think holistically across functions.
    François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The veteran coach believes the solution to the problem is to cut some games off the 82-game schedule, a view shared by Cleveland Cavaliers coach (and former Kerr assistant) Kenny Atkinson, who recently advocated for a 72-game season.
    Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • He was raised by his mother and his maternal grandmother, who legally adopted him.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Postpartum anxiety is excessive worrying or panic that happens after having or adopting a baby, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have supported his campaign for months including before the Democratic primary in June.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • In the document, Steffen, who has long pushed for the closure of Green Bay correctional, asked the Building Commission members to support Evers' plan and start the planning process.
    Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In a 30-minute interview, Martin defended how the party has been managing its internal divisions, and pushed back at Republicans who have accused Democrats of embracing violence and radical politics.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Audiences had come to embrace B-movie glory, unusual stories, and the idea of cult midnight screenings built around the idea of outsider community.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorse. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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