What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
indorse
Example
Please indorse the check before depositing it. [indorse: verb]
Example
I fully indorse this candidate for the position. [indorse: verb]
Example
The evidence will indorse our theory. [indorse: verb]
endorse
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new perfume in a commercial. [endorsed: past tense]
Example
I endorse this product because I have used it and found it to be effective. [endorse: verb]
Example
The company requires all employees to endorse the contract before starting work. [endorse: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Endorse is more commonly used than indorse in everyday language, especially in British English. However, indorse is still used in legal contexts in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between indorse and endorse?
Indorse is generally considered more formal than endorse, but both words can be used in professional or business contexts.