endorse
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Also seen as: endorses · endorsing
Sense 1
To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
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.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A diminutive of the pale, usually appearing in pairs on either side of a pale.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “endorse” mean?
To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.
Is “endorse” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.