endorsee

American  

[en-dawr-see, en-dawr-, en-dawr-see] / ɛn dɔrˈsi, ˌɛn dɔr-, ɛnˈdɔr si /

Also indorsee

noun

1. a person to whom a negotiable document is endorsed.

2. a candidate or applicant who is endorsed by a person or group.

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endorsee British  

/ ˌɛndɔː-, ɪnˌdɔːˈsiː /

noun

1. the person in whose favour a negotiable instrument is endorsed

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Etymology

Origin of endorsee

First recorded in 1760–70; endorse + -ee

Example Sentences

“I’ll definitely be an endorsee for him to get the job, but hopefully he’ll be back with us next year because he’s definitely a big part of our success.”

From Seattle Times

Cawthorn's primary victory was a rare loss for a Trump endorsee, and at least a minor black eye for the president.

From Salon

Priscilla M. DeStefano, another Republican endorsee running for an at-large seat, said the school board’s focus on “social issues” has taken time away from improving student performance and narrowing achievement gaps.

From Washington Post

Previously, its top-ranked male endorsee was Hideto Tanihara, ranked 174th in the world and a 14-time winner in Japan.

From Golf Digest

Now, the only other Democrats for Life endorsee in the House is 74-year-old Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota.

From Slate