Words / C1

in-DORS/ɪnˈdɔːs/

To endorse is to give public, often official, support: endorse a candidate, endorse a product, endorse a report’s recommendations. Native writers treat it as stronger than like and more public than agree with. Approve can be private; recommend is advice. An endorsement is the noun. In banking, endorse a cheque is a specialised sense.

Meaning

To say publicly that you support someone or something.

Examples

• “The doctor endorsed the new guidelines.”
• “Several unions endorsed the revised pay deal.”
• “The charity refused to endorse the supplement.”

Good to know

endorse = publicly support. Noun: endorsement. Weaker: agree with. Private: approve.

Near in meaning

support

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