26984 words

endorse

11 definitions • 14 examples
1
to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:

Examples:

The Council is expected to endorse the committee's recommendations.
formal I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said.
2
to appear in an advertisement, saying that you use and like a particular product:

Examples:

They paid $2 million to the world champion to endorse their new aftershave.
3
to write something in order to give permission for something, especially your name on the back of a cheque, in order to make it payable (= able to be paid) to someone else
4
to officially record on a driving licence that the driver has been found guilty of driving in an illegal way
5
to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:

Examples:

We’re not endorsing tax increases.
My wife has publicly endorsed Lunny for city council.
6
If someone endorses a product, a statement saying the person likes or uses the product is used in advertising the product.
7
to write your name on a check:

Examples:

He endorsed the check and deposited it in his account.
8
to state publicly that you approve of or support someone or something:

Examples:

endorse a decision/plan/proposal Federal safety regulators endorsed the company's decision to stop selling the product.
be endorsed by sb/sth She has been endorsed by unions that represent nearly 4 million workers nationwide.
endorse sb for sth The Commissioner praised the president and endorsed him for re-election.
9
to appear in an advertisement saying that you use and like a product:

Examples:

be endorsed by sb The new contemporary womenswear range - endorsed by well-known actress Tania Mitchell - was launched this autumn.
10
to sign the back of a cheque, bill of exchange, etc. that has your name on it in order to give permission for it to be paid to someone else:

Examples:

To endorse a cheque the original payee just has to sign the back of the cheque and state the name of the person concerned.
11

Examples:

The insurer can be asked to endorse the insurance certificate to confirm that driving in the performance of the employer's business is covered by the policy.

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