endorse — to publicly declare your approval of or support for something or someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to publicly declare your approval of or support for something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother endorsed my terrible cooking by saying 'It's... unique!'
- The mayor endorsed the proposal for a new park in the city center.
- He forgot to endorse the check and had to go back to the bank.
endorse
VERB[/ɪnˈdɔːrs/]
to publicly declare your approval of or support for something or someone
The famous athlete endorsed the new sports shoes.
Doctors endorsed the new health campaign. (👍 Support + ✅ Approve → Endorse)
The CEO endorsed the new policy, reinforced the team's confidence, and motivated the workforce.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'endorser,' formed from the prefix 'en-' (to put into) combined with 'dorse' (back), derived from Latin 'dorsum' meaning back. Originally referred to writing on the back of a document.
Breakdown
en- (in, into) + dorse (back, from Latin dorsum) = endorse (to write on the back, later to support or approve)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother endorsed my terrible cooking by saying 'It's... unique!'”
“The mayor endorsed the proposal for a new park in the city center.”
“He forgot to endorse the check and had to go back to the bank.”
“The athlete's endorsement deal is worth millions of dollars.”
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