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Endorse Definition, Examples & Common Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1:publicly support (endorse)
endorse
/ɪnˈdɔːrs/
vt.
To say publicly that you support or approve of something or someone.
publicly support
➕
/ˈpʌblɪkli səˈpɔːrt/
vt.
To publicly express approval or support for someone or something, often in an official or commercial context.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Latin in- 'in' + dorsum 'back'; to write on the back. Hence, to support or sign.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'dorsal' (back) – to endorse is to put your support on the back of an idea or check.
📖 Example
The famous athlete was paid to endorse the new brand of sports shoes in a TV commercial.
The famous athlete was paid to endorse the new brand of sports shoes in a TV commercial.
🔗 Collocations
endorse a product – publicly support a product
endorse a candidate – publicly support a candidate
endorse a policy – publicly support a policy
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
endorsement (n.) – A public statement or action showing support.
endorser (n.) – A person who publicly supports someone or something.
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'indorsare' (in- + dorsum 'back'), originally signing the back of a document. Evolved to mean publicly supporting, especially in advertising with celebrities.
Meaning 2:sign cheque back (endorse)
endorse
/ɪnˈdɔːrs/
vt.
To sign your name on the back of a cheque to make it valid or to transfer it to someone else.
sign cheque back
➕
/saɪn tʃɛk bæk/
vt.
To sign your name on the back of a cheque or other negotiable instrument in order to make it payable or to transfer it to another party.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Before you can deposit a cheque, you need to endorse it by signing your name on the back.
Before you can deposit a cheque, you need to endorse it by signing your name on the back.
🔗 Collocations
endorse a cheque – sign the back of a cheque
endorse a bill – sign the back of a bill
endorse a money order – sign the back of a money order
🔄 Synonyms
sign (v.) – To write one's name as a mark of authorization.
countersign (v.) – To sign a document already signed by another person to confirm it.
authenticate (v.) – To prove or show something to be genuine.
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
endorsement (n.) – The act of signing the back of a cheque.
endorseable (adj.) – Capable of being endorsed.
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