endorse
Translation
to endorse, to support, to approve, to sign (a check)
Examples
The report was endorsed by the committee.
The report was endorsed by the committee.
You must endorse the cheque before depositing it.
You must endorse the check before depositing it.
Many celebrities endorse products for a fee.
Many celebrities endorse products for a fee.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to publicly support or approve of (sth.) The committee endorsed the new proposal.
((sb.)) to declare one's public approval of (sb.) The party endorsed him as their candidate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: support, approve, back; Antonyms: oppose, reject
Etymology
From Old French 'endosser', meaning 'to put on the back', from 'en-' (on) + 'dos' (back). This refers to signing the back of a document.
Memory Tips
Think of putting your signature on the 'dorsal' (back) side of a document to show your support.