endorse

variants also indorse

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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of endorse The zoning commission Wednesday decided to endorse Black Mountain’s efforts to repurpose Hornick’s land for a data center in a 6-4 vote. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025 While seeing a product endorsed by an influencer is an important touchpoint, brands can use the following techniques to maintain contact with potential customers and guide them further along the sales funnel. Srishti Sundram, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Musk then fully endorsed the AfD in a German newspaper editorial. Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025 So far, 52 Republicans have endorsed a bill to block federal funds from being used for minors’ gender-affirming care, while 49 Republicans endorsed a bill that would do the same thing for all trans Americans, without age restrictions. Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for endorse 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorse
Verb
  • Several studies have found immigrants commit lower rates of crime than those born in the U.S. Groups that advocate for restrictive immigration policies dispute or dismiss those findings.
    Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The group, formed in 2021, currently has a membership of over 1,500 that advocates the progressive movement and employees on Capitol Hill.
    Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • There are currently 30 horses living at Phoenix Farm waiting to be adopted out, said Allie Nakasone, the farm’s program coordinator.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
  • California law requires homeowners to adopt many of the same fire-protective measures at home, but compliance remains inconsistent and enforcement is often lax.
    Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Economists expect exports to have significantly supported China’s economic growth last year.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
  • January 14: Event with the KC Warriors The team will spend time with the KC Warriors Hockey Program, a nonprofit supporting disabled veterans.
    Ben DeLaForest, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The United States is not in retreat and has not embraced isolation.
    Bilahari Kausikan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Younger head coaches like Kenny Dillingham at Arizona State and Dan Lanning at Oregon have embraced college football’s new world, and both their schools are better for it.
    Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025

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

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