endorse

variants also indorse

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb endorse differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of endorse are accredit, approve, certify, and sanction. While all these words mean "to have or express a favorable opinion of," endorse suggests an explicit statement of support.

publicly endorsed her for Senator

How are the words accredit and certify related as synonyms of endorse?

Both accredit and certify usually imply official endorsement attesting to conformity to set standards.

the board voted to accredit the college
must be certified to teach

When would approve be a good substitute for endorse?

The synonyms approve and endorse are sometimes interchangeable, but approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration.

the parents approve of the marriage

In what contexts can sanction take the place of endorse?

The words sanction and endorse are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sanction implies both approval and authorization.

the President sanctioned covert operations

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of endorse The union is the latest of a number of political players to switch from backing Adams in 2021 to endorsing Cuomo in this year’s race. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025 The March 6 poll was taken in February, spanning the time when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington, D.C. and President Donald Trump proposed a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip, which Netanyahu endorsed. Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025 She was endorsed by more than a dozen unions, including the Teamsters Joint Council 37 and others representing firefighters, flight attendants and grocery workers. Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025 But Johnson won a key victory last week when Mr. Trump endorsed his chamber's budget outline. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endorse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorse
Verb
  • So Far Baldoni claimed that during a meeting at Lively’s Tribeca penthouse to discuss a scene rewrite, a famous celebrity — later revealed to be Swift — happened to stop by and advocated for Lively’s writing.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
  • More than just a professional network, MWP is a movement advocating for policies that make workplaces more inclusive while also giving Muslim women the tools and confidence to thrive in their careers.
    Aparna Rae, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Users started to adopt password manager tools to reduce their cognitive load, but these solutions aren't foolproof, either.
    Ranjitkumar Sivakumar, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Laws adopted since the previous huge burns demand density and economic diversity, though.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Alaskan city’s port, meanwhile, still supports Yukon mining and is a critical hub for fuel and other essentials both communities need.
    Dee-Ann Durbin and Sally Ho, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
  • And the agencies support ICE, if requested, when the federal agency conducts raids and other enforcement actions.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The result is a new era for Galveston, which is keeping its history alive while embracing what's next.
    Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Lastly, while the U.S. is not the first nation to wholeheartedly embrace bitcoin and other on-chain assets at the policy level, the reality is that the actions taken are being watched and analyzed across the globe.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025

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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorse. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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