declare one's public approval or support of, sign (a check or bill of exchange) on the back to make it payable to someone other than the stated payee or to accept responsibility for paying it

put one's stamp of approval on something, give something/someone the thumbs up, sing someone's praises

endorse a candidate, endorse a product, endorse a check

Formal and Informal Expressions of endorse

In different contexts, you can replace 'endorse' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'approve, support, recommend' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'back, give the green light, give the go-ahead' is a commonplace synonym.

endorse: Explore its Definition & Usage

endorse Definition

1declare one's public approval or support of
2sign (a check or bill of exchange) on the back to make it payable to someone other than the stated payee or to accept responsibility for paying it

Using endorse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "endorse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The senator is expected to endorse the bill.
Example
I fully endorse this product and recommend it to others.
Example
He endorsed the check and handed it to his assistant.
Example
The company has endorsed the charity event.

endorse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for endorse

Antonyms for endorse

Idioms Using endorse

put one's stamp of approval on something
publicly declare one's support or approval of something
Example
The CEO put his stamp of approval on the new marketing campaign.
give something/someone the thumbs up
express approval or support for something/someone
Example
The board gave the proposal the thumbs up and approved the project.
sing someone's praises
publicly express admiration or approval for someone
Example
The coach sang the player's praises after a great performance.

Phrases with endorse

endorse a candidate
publicly declare support for a political candidate
Example
The governor endorsed the Democratic candidate for mayor.
endorse a product
publicly declare approval or support for a product
Example
The athlete endorsed the new sports drink in a commercial.
endorse a check
sign the back of a check to make it payable to someone else or to accept responsibility for paying it
Example
I need you to endorse this check so I can deposit it.

Origins of endorse

from Latin 'in dorsum', meaning 'on the back'

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Summary: endorse in Brief

'Endorse' [ɪnˈdɔːs] means to publicly declare approval or support for something or someone. It can refer to political candidates, products, or events, as well as checks or bills of exchange. Examples include 'The senator is expected to endorse the bill.' and 'He endorsed the check and handed it to his assistant.' Idioms like 'put one's stamp of approval on something' and 'give something/someone the thumbs up' express similar sentiments.