Endorse

/ɪnˈdɔːs/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.
2. (transitive) To write one's signature on the back of a cheque, or other negotiable instrument, when transferring it to a third party, or cashing it.
3. (transitive, UK, law) To add penalty points to one's driving licence as a result of a road traffic offence.
4. (medicine, transitive) To report (a symptom); to describe.
5. (heraldry) A diminutive of the pale, usually appearing in pairs on either side of a pale.

Example Sentences

The president endorsed John Smith as senator.

The court endorsed his driving record with three penalty points for the drink-driving.

On 25th January, 1968, Mrs. Weston was convicted by the Sheffield Magistrates of driving without due care and attention. She was fined £10 and her driving licence was endorsed.

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Word Forms

• endorses
• endorsing
• endorsed
• indorse
• endoce

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