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
  • Supporters commended the 46-year-old for his approach to child-raising and advocated for more fathers to follow suit while also agreeing with the actor that there was a war against masculinity.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Portfolio management textbooks have long advocated viewing asset allocation in terms of asset classes.
    Chris Carosa, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Strickler explained that these panels are conservative about adopting change, but that the whole country is now moving in the direction of universal DPYD testing.
    Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • But county officials supporting Haley’s proposal say adopting an earnings tax would allow the Unified Government to significantly reduce its mill levy and the fees tacked on to residents’ water and electricity bills.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Abelson, who was nominated by President Biden, agreed with the plaintiffs that the executive orders discourage businesses, organizations and public entities from openly supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.
    Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Vitale succeeds Donatella Versace, who will assume the role of chief brand ambassador, focused on supporting Versace’s philanthropic and charitable efforts.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Jackson also opted to embrace the sheer trend for Stella McCartney’s fall 2025 show in Paris on Weds.
    Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Mar. 2025
  • 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

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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorse. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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