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endorse

/ɪnˈdɔːs/

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verb

To publicly support or recommend something.

I endorse this product on TV.
She endorsed the report publicly.

Adinary Nuance

Compare with approve: approve is a general positive feeling, while endorse often implies a public or official statement of support. Back is a stronger, more personal backing, whereas recommend focuses on suggesting something to others.

In other languages

Spanish: Aprobar
Japanese: 支持する
Korean: 지지하다
Vietnamese: ủng hộ
Chinese: 支持

Etymology

From Old French endosser, Latin insignire — to sign on the back; the sense of supporting a person or idea developed later.

Common phrases

endorse a candidateendorse the policyendorse someone's opinion

Synonyms

approve support recommend back champion

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