Endorse

/ɪnˈdɔːrs/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to declare one's public approval or support of something.

The celebrity chose to endorse the charity in order to raise awareness.

to sign a check, bill, or other financial document, thereby transferring its ownership.

You need to endorse the back of the check before depositing it.

to support or approve of a candidate, policy, or proposition, usually in a political context.

The senator decided to endorse his colleague's re-election campaign.

Middle English, from Old French 'endosser', meaning 'to place on the back'.

endorse a candidate

to show support for a political candidate.

endorsement deal

a business arrangement where one party promotes another's product.

step up to endorse

to take a stand in support of someone or something.

endorsement

the act of endorsing; approval.

endorsed

having received support or approval.

give a thumbs up

He gave a thumbs up to the new policy.

backing it

I'm backing it, I think it's a great idea.