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 Stapp endorsed God during a concert prior to the 2024 election. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025 Biden immediately endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him in a letter announcing his decision. Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 The website endorses several views in opposition to Israel. Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 July 2025 Warren was among the early Democratic lawmakers to endorse Mamdani for mayor. Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for endorse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorse
Verb
  • Let Your Expert Guide You: Your digital forensics expert should be educating you about the importance of complete data access and advocating alongside you for obtaining complete UFED files.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The new data is already helping residents advocate for environmental justice and make informed decisions about their health.
    Youssef Rafik, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • That dog survived the shooting and was eventually adopted by MADACC staff.
    Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 27 July 2025
  • Per his website, Judy is the daughter of Rosalind's late sister and was adopted by the Joel family.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 July 2025
Verb
  • Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
  • Most people need much more protein to support overall health.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Expect Ashmore and the AELTC to embrace strawberry fever yet again in 2026.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • During his 2024 campaign, Trump embraced podcasts as a key media strategy to reach audiences beyond traditional outlets, and made high-profile campaign appearances on podcasts hosted by comedians like Joe Rogan, Andrew Schulz, and Theo Von.
    Will Steakin, ABC News, 15 July 2025

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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorse. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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