endorsed
- 01 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.
Simple“The famous athlete endorsed the new brand of running shoes in a TV advert.”
In context“Several prominent scientists have endorsed the new environmental policy, lending significant credibility to the government's proposal.”
UsageThis is a transitive verb that requires a direct object.
- 02 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“You must endorse the cheque before the bank will let you deposit the money.”
In context“The solicitor instructed the client to endorse the back of the document to ensure the funds were transferred correctly.”
UsageCommonly used in banking and legal contexts.
Teacher's tipIn modern banking, this physical act is becoming less common due to digital transfers, but the legal term remains standard.
Synonymssigncountersign - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The endorsed candidate spoke to a large crowd of supporters at the rally.”
In context“The committee only considers endorsed applications that have been vetted by at least two senior board members.”
UsageUsually appears before the noun it modifies.
SynonymsAntonyms
“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.”