endorsement — a public statement of support or approval for someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a public statement of support or approval for someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza company's endorsement by a famous chef was just cheesy marketing.
- His endorsement of the sleeping pill was so convincing that even he fell asleep during the commercial.
- The presidential candidate received endorsements from major newspapers.
endorsement
NOUN[/ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/]
a public statement of support or approval for someone or something
The athlete's endorsement greatly increased sales of the new sports shoes.
The doctors' endorsement strengthened public trust in the health campaign. (👍 Support + ✅ Approval → Endorsement)
The CEO's endorsement brought reinforcement to the team's confidence and inspired the workforce.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, originating from the practice of writing on the back of documents. Medieval merchants would sign the reverse side of checks and documents to guarantee them, and this practice evolved into the modern sense of 'support' or 'approval'.
Breakdown
en- (in, on) + dorsum (back, reverse side) + -ment (noun suffix), literally meaning 'to put on the back of' a document, which evolved to mean endorsement or approval.
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📝Examples
“The pizza company's endorsement by a famous chef was just cheesy marketing.”
“His endorsement of the sleeping pill was so convincing that even he fell asleep during the commercial.”
“The presidential candidate received endorsements from major newspapers.”
“She earned millions from endorsement deals with sports brands.”
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