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 Using platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, X, and Facebook, the broadcaster promoted messages questioning the legitimacy of the vote, endorsing some candidates while attacking others. Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 However, Trump has already endorsed Donalds, giving him a likely boost in the GOP primary. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025 Payne’s family was consulted on the series and endorsed his inclusion. Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 June 2025 Though the Federalist Society does not formally endorse judicial nominees or take policy positions, its network of legal scholars and alumni played an outsize role in Trump’s first-term appointments, including three Supreme Court justices. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for endorse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorse
Verb
  • Consider buying yours from Flags for Good, which uses minimal packaging during the shipping process and donates a portion of sales to organizations that advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, such as GLAAD and The Trevor Project.
    Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • Trump has long advocated tariffs as an economic elixir.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • The term smart city, which first began to appear in the 1990s, is used to describe an urban area that adopts innovative digital technologies, data, sensors, and connectivity to improve a community’s livability, workability, and sustainability.
    Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • At the heart of the conference is the push to ratify the High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023.
    Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • In November, voters in Nebraska supported the legalization of medical marijuana, while an attempt to legalize marijuana for recreational use failed to reach the 60 percent threshold in Florida.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
  • Arafat would similarly reject peace with Israel, support terrorism, and murder rivals and critics.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • In this heartfelt story about friendship, Lucy will learn to embrace her condition and find new meaning.
    Kevin Giraud, Variety, 12 June 2025
  • Organizations must move away from outdated models and embrace those that prioritize resilience, innovation and long-term value.
    Sanjay Menon, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

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“Endorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorse. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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