ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Endorse

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈdɔːs/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Endorse is a verb meaning (transitive) To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. (transitive, UK, law) To add penalty points to one's driving licence as a result of a road traffic offence.
  2. (medicine, transitive) To report (a symptom); to describe.
  3. (heraldry) A diminutive of the pale, usually appearing in pairs on either side of a pale.
  4. (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.

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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for endorse

Depending on context, synonyms include support, back, certify, second, indorse.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include indorse, certify, second, support, back, endorsement.

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