Word
endorsed
Phoneticsen·dorsed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈdɔɹst/
UK/ɛndˈɔːsd/
Definitions
01to support publicly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to say publicly that you support a person, a product, or an idea.
v. to declare public approval or support of something or someone, often in a political or commercial context.
“The famous athlete endorsed the new brand of running shoes in a TV advert.”
“Several prominent scientists have endorsed the new environmental policy, lending significant credibility to the government's proposal.”
Usage
This is a transitive verb that requires a direct object.
02to sign a document
C1 · Advanced Law Technical · Formal
v. to sign your name on the back of a cheque or official paper so it can be paid or processed.
v. to sign on the back of a negotiable instrument, such as a cheque, to make it payable to someone else or to cash it.
“You must endorse the cheque before the bank will let you deposit the money.”
“The solicitor instructed the client to endorse the back of the document to ensure the funds were transferred correctly.”
Usage
Commonly used in banking and legal contexts.
Teaching tip
In modern banking, this physical act is becoming less common due to digital transfers, but the legal term remains standard.
Synonyms
03having support
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. describing something that has received official or public approval.
adj. functioning as a participial adjective to describe an entity that has received a formal recommendation or sanction.
“The endorsed candidate spoke to a large crowd of supporters at the rally.”
“The committee only considers endorsed applications that have been vetted by at least two senior board members.”
Usage
Usually appears before the noun it modifies.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“It was approved by the university council in February this year, then endorsed by its senate the following month.” “The UFT, which endorsed Mamdani in July 2025 ahead of the city’s election, pushed back on the mayor’s claims.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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