What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
approve
Example
The committee will approve the budget for next year. [approve: verb]
Example
I fully approve of your decision to pursue higher education. [approve: verb]
endorse
Example
Many celebrities endorse products to promote them to their fans. [endorse: verb]
Example
The organization decided to endorse the new environmental policy. [endorse: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Approve is more commonly used than endorse in everyday language, especially in formal contexts. Endorse is more specific and often used in the context of public figures endorsing products or policies.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between approve and endorse?
While approve is generally considered more formal, endorse can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the context and the nature of the endorsement.
