endorse
verb
Simple meaning
To express support or approval.
Pronunciation
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ehndawrsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛnˈdɔɹs
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitive
To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.
Give support or one's approval to
transitive
To write one's signature on the back of a cheque, or other negotiable instrument, when transferring it to a third party, or cashing it.
transitiveuklaw
To add penalty points to one's driving licence as a result of a road traffic offence.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.
Used this way, endorse is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Official and authoritative
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
Nearby words
- indorse , used mainly in Regional English
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Word Family
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Word family
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A promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books).
Compound terms
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A person who endorses a promissory note without compensation or benefit but simply as a favor to the borrower.
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Synonyms
Sense: to express support or approval or especially officially
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