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 In that election, voters rejected commission candidates backed by developers and endorsed two ballot measures limiting growth outside of urban areas. Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025 What Records Show Iran's Supreme Leader Calls Trump a 'Disgrace' The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has also endorsed Springsteen and Swift. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025 Now, even his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed the idea. Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 21 May 2025 The event was a spring staple on the late Queen Elizabeth throughout her record reign and an event King Charles endorses today as Patron of The Royal Horticultural Society, which hosts the show. Janine Henni, People.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for endorse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorse
Verb
  • Experts say that lessons learned from attempts to preserve more challenging, international historical sites on Earth shows there's a critical need to advocate for global cooperation and policy frameworks now — before irreversible damage occurs.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 29 May 2025
  • Pope Leo called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in a May 28 general audience, following in the steps of his predecessor Pope Francis, who was both praised and criticized for using his position to advocate for ending the war in Gaza.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • In 1985, the Ohio Legislature adopted it as the official state rock song.
    Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • In this environment, Lennar must continue to carefully manage inventory levels and adopt dynamic pricing strategies to protect profitability and sustain market share.
    Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Connecticut has a chance to show a different way – to support workers who exercise their right to organize and bargain collectively by stopping discriminatory treatment of striking workers who file for state unemployment insurance.
    Ed Hawthorne, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
  • In honor of her, Chung created the Judith Ehm Foundation to support public charities that help Korean-Americans, Asian-Americans, and the broader community with education, social services, and healthcare.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • But her story is also defined by physical and emotional challenges that forced her to embrace depending on others.
    Mara Gordon, NPR, 31 May 2025
  • That is especially true in South Florida, where the Haitian community has embraced his return.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025

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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorse. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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