endorse

[ en-dawrs ]

See synonyms for: endorse endorsed endorses endorsing on Thesaurus.com

verb (used with object),en·dorsed, en·dors·ing.Also indorse (for defs. 1-6).

to approve, support, or sustain: to endorse a political candidate.
to designate oneself as payee of (a check) by signing, usually on the reverse side of the instrument.

to sign one's name on (a commercial document or other instrument).
to make over (a stated amount) to another as payee by one's endorsement.
to write (something) on the back of a document, paper, etc.: to endorse instructions; to endorse one's signature.
to acknowledge (payment) by placing one's signature on a bill, draft, etc.

noun

Heraldry. a narrow pale, about one quarter the usual width and usually repeated several times.

Origin of endorse

First recorded in 1350–1400; variant (with en- for in- ) of earlier indorse, from Medieval Latin indorsāre “to endorse,” equivalent to Latin in- in-² + -dorsāre, derivative of dorsum “back”; replacing endoss, Middle English endossen, from Old French endosser, equivalent to en- en-¹ + -dosser, derivative of dos, from Latin dorsum

Other words for endorse

1	sanction, ratify, uphold, sustain, back, second

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Other words from endorse

en·dors·a·ble, adjective
en·dors·er, en·dor·sor, noun
en·dors·ing·ly, adverb
en·dor·sive, adjective
pre·en·dorse, verb (used with object), pre·en·dorsed, pre·en·dors·ing.
re·en·dorse, verb (used with object), re·en·dorsed, re·en·dors·ing.
sub·en·dorse, verb (used with object), sub·en·dorsed, sub·en·dors·ing.
su·per·en·dorse, verb (used with object), su·per·en·dorsed, su·per·en·dors·ing.
un·en·dors·a·ble, adjective
un·en·dorsed, adjective
well-en·dorsed, adjective

Words that may be confused with endorse

approve, endorse

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How to use endorse in a sentence

After the event, Cuomo was asked by reporters if that meant he is endorsing Clinton.
If Clinton Runs for President, Cuomo’s on Board | David Freedlander | October 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
It then closes with footage of Braley endorsing Edwards during the former North Carolina politician's 2008 presidential campaign.
The Perils Of Backing John Edwards | Ben Jacobs | August 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Nor would Howard Dean, who headlined the event, be endorsing one of the architects of his own political rise.
Can New York Democrat Zephyr Teachout Stop Governor Andrew Cuomo? | David Freedlander | August 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Along the way, I wanted her to spend more time engaging teachers and less time endorsing standardized tests.
A Letter of Thanks to Michelle Rhee | Dmitri Mehlhorn | August 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
To Hice, I suppose, speaking the “biblical truth” means endorsing John McCain from the pulpit, like he did in 2008.
Meet the Man Running for Congress on an Anti-Muslim Platform | Dean Obeidallah | July 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

That Company failed, and Barnum took the stock as security for endorsing and furnishing them with cash.
History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years, and Life of Chauncey Jerome | Chauncey Jerome
We do not make this endeavour to describe Rosalind's frame of mind with a view to either endorsing or disclaiming her opinions.
Somehow Good | William de Morgan
I have just come in, and take pleasure in endorsing the above letter.
Prisons and Prayer: Or a Labor of Love | Elizabeth Ryder Wheaton
Miss Anthony was twice invited to address them, and the plank endorsing the amendment was adopted by a hearty and unanimous vote.
The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) | Ida Husted Harper
It may have been a sound remark from his point of view, but I'm rather surprised to hear you quoting and endorsing it.
The Simpkins Plot | George A. Birmingham

British Dictionary definitions for endorse

endorse

indorse

/ (ɪnˈdɔːs) /

verb(tr)

to give approval or sanction to
to sign (one's name) on the back of (a cheque, etc) to specify oneself as payee

commerce
- to sign the back of (a negotiable document) to transfer ownership of the rights to a specified payee
- to specify (a designated sum) as transferable to another as payee
to write (a qualifying comment, recommendation, etc) on the back of a document
to sign (a document), as when confirming receipt of payment
mainly British to record (a conviction) on (a driving licence)

Origin of endorse

C16: from Old French endosser to put on the back, from en- 1 + dos back, from Latin dorsum

Derived forms of endorse

endorsable or indorsable, adjective
endorser, endorsor, indorser or indorsor, noun

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