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WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb endorse has 4 senses
- endorse(v = verb.social) back, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support - be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960" is one way to approve, o.k., okay, sanction
- endorse(v = verb.social) back, indorse, second - give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project" is one way to back up, support
- endorse(v = verb.social) certify, indorse - guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat" is one way to guarantee, warrant
- endorse(v = verb.communication) indorse - sign as evidence of legal transfer; "endorse cheques" is one way to sign
Derived forms noun endorsement5, noun endorsement1, noun endorser1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Derived forms noun endorsement5, noun endorsement1, noun endorser1
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
Derived form noun endorsement3
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Derived forms noun endorsement4, noun endorser2
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Somebody ----s something
CIDE DICTIONARY
endorse, v. t. [Formerly endosse, fr. F. endosser to put on the back, to endorse; pref. en- (L. in) + dos back, L. dorsum. See Dorsal, and cf. Indorse.].
Same as Indorse. [1913 Webster]
" Both endorse and indorse are used by good writers; but the tendency is to the more general use of indorse and its derivatives indorsee, indorser, and indorsement."
[1913 Webster]
endorse, n.
A subordinary, resembling the pale, but of one fourth its width (according to some writers, one eighth). [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
endorse, v.tr. (also indorse)
1 a confirm (a statement or opinion). b declare one's approval of.
2 sign or write on the back of (a document), esp. the back of (a bill, cheque, etc.) as the payee or to specify another as payee.
3 write (an explanation or comment) on the back of a document.
4 Brit. enter details of a conviction for a motoring offence on (a driving licence).
1 a confirm (a statement or opinion). b declare one's approval of.
2 sign or write on the back of (a document), esp. the back of (a bill, cheque, etc.) as the payee or to specify another as payee.
3 write (an explanation or comment) on the back of a document.
4 Brit. enter details of a conviction for a motoring offence on (a driving licence).
Derivative
endorsable adj. endorsee n. endorser n.
Etymology
med.L indorsare (as IN-(2), L dorsum back)
THESAURUS
endorse
OK, abet, accede to, accept, accord to, accredit, admire, advocate, affirm, agree to, aid and abet, amen, approve, approve of, assent, assure, attest, authenticate, authorize, autograph, back, back up, be sponsor for, be willing, bless, bond, certify, champion, comfort, command, condescend, confirm, connive at, consent, consent to silently, cosign, countenance, countersecure, countersign, deign, elect, embolden, encourage, ensure, esteem, favor, give consent, give permission, give the go-ahead, give the imprimatur, give thumbs up, go along with, go for, grant, guarantee, guaranty, have no objection, hearten, hold with, indorse, initial, insure, keep in countenance, nod, nod assent, nominate, not refuse, notarize, okay, pass, pass on, pass upon, permit, ratify, recommend, respect, rubber stamp, sanction, say amen to, say aye, say yes, seal, second, secure, shine upon, sign, sign and seal, sign for, smile upon, sponsor, stand behind, stand by, stand up for, subscribe, subscribe to, support, sustain, swear and affirm, swear to, take kindly to, think well of, undersign, underwrite, uphold, validate, view with favor, visa, vise, vote, vote affirmatively, vote aye, vouch, warrant, wink at, witness, yield assentROGET THESAURUS
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Compact
VB contract, covenant, agree for, engage, treat, negotiate, stipulate, make terms, bargain, make a bargain, strike a bargain, come to terms, come to an understanding, compromise, set at rest, close, close with, conclude, complete, settle, confirm, ratify, clench, subscribe, underwrite, endorse, indorse, put the seal to, sign, seal, indent, take one at one's word, bargain by inch of candle.
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