endorse

variants also indorse

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb endorse differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of endorse are accredit, approve, certify, and sanction. While all these words mean "to have or express a favorable opinion of," endorse suggests an explicit statement of support.

publicly endorsed her for Senator

How are the words accredit and certify related as synonyms of endorse?

Both accredit and certify usually imply official endorsement attesting to conformity to set standards.

the board voted to accredit the college
must be certified to teach

When would approve be a good substitute for endorse?

The synonyms approve and endorse are sometimes interchangeable, but approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration.

the parents approve of the marriage

In what contexts can sanction take the place of endorse?

The words sanction and endorse are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sanction implies both approval and authorization.

the President sanctioned covert operations

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of endorse Major medical groups, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, have endorsed offering the full range of affirming care to appropriate patients, and experts interviewed by The Denver Post agreed that while some patients only need therapy, others benefit from gender-affirming medical care. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 1 June 2025 Many countries, including France and the United Kingdom, endorse COVID vaccines only for older individuals and those at high risk for severe cases of the disease. Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 31 May 2025 Before endorsing Trump in July and becoming his largest donor, Musk was relatively uninvolved in politics and sometimes donated to Democrats. Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 That ruling was advisory, but it was endorsed overwhelmingly by the United Nations General Assembly. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for endorse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorse
Verb
  • In the following decades, numerous labor priests, such as John A. Ryan, George G. Higgins, Philip A. Carey, Joseph F. Donnelly, and Charles Owen Rice, led the way in advocating for workers.
    Time, Time, 29 May 2025
  • Pope Leo called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in a May 28 general audience, following in the steps of his predecessor Pope Francis, who was both praised and criticized for using his position to advocate for ending the war in Gaza.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • In 1985, the Ohio Legislature adopted it as the official state rock song.
    Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • But some hotel chains and cities in the Charlotte region have started adopting policies to curb people from staying at hotels long-term.
    Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Arafat would similarly reject peace with Israel, support terrorism, and murder rivals and critics.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
  • The new numbers might be a little confusing at first, especially for the period of overlap where Apple is actively supporting (say) macOS 14, macOS 15, and macOS 26.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • But her story is also defined by physical and emotional challenges that forced her to embrace depending on others.
    Mara Gordon, NPR, 31 May 2025
  • That is especially true in South Florida, where the Haitian community has embraced his return.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025

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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorse. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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