endorse
/in'dɔ:s/ Cách viết khác : (indorse) /in'dɔ:s/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To sign one's name on the back of a document, especially a check, to make it legally valid: This is the original, formal meaning, referring to the act of signing to authorize or transfer ownership.
- To declare one's public support or approval for a person, product, idea, or policy: This is the most common modern usage, meaning to back something or someone officially.
- To certify or guarantee that something meets a specific standard: This meaning is often used in formal or commercial contexts.
Usage Examples
- Signing a document:
- Please endorse the check by signing the back before depositing it.
- The bill of lading must be endorsed by the consignee.
- Expressing public support:
- The celebrity agreed to endorse the new brand of sneakers.
- Several major newspapers have endorsed the candidate for mayor.
- Certifying a standard:
- The association will only endorse products that pass their safety tests.
Advanced Usage
- "to endorse over": To sign a negotiable instrument (like a check) to another person, thereby transferring the rights to it.
- He endorsed the check over to his landlord to pay the rent.
- Passive Voice: Often used to indicate something has received official backing.
- The theory is widely endorsed by experts in the field.
- Gerund/Noun Form (Endorsement): The act or result of endorsing.
- Her endorsement of the policy gave it significant credibility.
- The contract includes a clause for product endorsement.
Variants and Related Words
- Indorse: An older, less common spelling of "endorse," primarily used in legal contexts.
- Endorsement (n.): The noun form meaning an act of endorsing or the statement of support itself.
- The athlete's endorsement deal was worth millions.
- Endorser (n.): A person or entity that provides an endorsement.
- The company is looking for a popular endorser for its ad campaign.
Synonyms
- Support: To agree with and encourage.
- Back: To give support to.
- Approve: To have a favorable opinion of.
- Sanction: To give official permission or approval.
- Certify: To confirm or attest to in writing.
- Second: To formally support a proposal (e.g., in a meeting).
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Endorse for: To recommend someone for a specific role or position.
- I am happy to endorse her for the leadership position.
Related Idioms
- Stamp of approval: An idiom similar to giving an endorsement, meaning official approval.
- The project finally got the boss's stamp of approval.
- Put one's name to: To endorse or associate one's name with something.
- He wouldn't put his name to a statement he didn't believe in.
Verb
- sign as evidence of legal transfer
- endorse cheques
- guarantee as meeting a certain standard
- certified grade AAA meat
- give support or one's approval to
- I'll second that motion
- I can't back this plan
- endorse a new project
- be behind; approve of
- He plumped for the Labor Party
- I backed Kennedy in 1960