Endorsed
ɪnˈdɔːrst
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give approval or support to something or someone, especially publicly.
ɪnˈdɔːrs
To formally approve or support something or someone.
The senator endorsed the bill, ensuring its progress through the legislature.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite celebrity saying they love a product. They've endorsed it! It means they publicly support it and want other people to use it.
👶 For kids: To say you really like something and want everyone else to like it too, like a favorite toy!
More Examples
The celebrity endorsed the new line of skincare products.
The company endorsed the findings of the research team.
How It's Used
"The CEO endorsed the new marketing strategy."
"The candidate was endorsed by several influential organizations."
"He endorsed the check to his brother."
To sign the back of a check or other document to transfer ownership or guarantee payment.
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She endorsed the check over to her friend.
💡 Simply: Imagine you get a check. To get the money, you have to sign the back - that's endorsing it! It's like saying, 'Yes, it's okay to give me this money.'
👶 For kids: To sign a check so you can get the money!
More Examples
The bank required him to endorse the check.
The payee endorsed the check before depositing it.
How It's Used
"He endorsed the check and gave it to his daughter."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
endorse a candidate
To publicly support a political candidate.
"The celebrity endorsed a candidate for president."
endorse a product
To give public support and often use a product for promotional purposes.
"The athlete was paid to endorse a sports drink."
From Middle English *endorsen*, from Old French *endosser* ('to put on the back of'), from *en-* ('in, on') + *dos* ('back'), from Latin *dorsum*. Originally, it referred to writing something on the back of a document, and it later developed to mean approval or support.
Originally used to describe writing on the back of a legal document, endorsing developed into showing support or giving approval.
Memory tip
Imagine someone signing their name on the back of something, showing their support or agreeing to be responsible for it.