What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
signed
Example
I signed the contract and sent it back to the company. [signed: past tense]
Example
Please sign your name at the bottom of the page. [sign: verb]
Example
The package was signed for by the recipient. [signed: past participle]
endorsed
Example
The check was endorsed by the bank teller. [endorsed: past tense]
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new perfume line. [endorsed: past tense]
Example
The candidate received an endorsement from a popular politician. [endorsement: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Signed is more commonly used than endorsed in everyday language, especially in legal or business contexts. Endorsed is more commonly used in advertising or political contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between signed and endorsed?
Signed is typically associated with a formal and legal tone, while endorsed is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
