# endorsed

/ɛnˈdɔɹst/ (US) · /ɛndˈɔːsd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/endorsed
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. to support publicly

verb · CEFR B2

to say publicly that you support a person, a product, or an idea.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. to sign a document

verb · CEFR C1 · Technical · Formal

to sign your name on the back of a cheque or official paper so it can be paid or processed.

For teachers: 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.

### 3. having support

adjective · CEFR B2 · Formal

describing something that has received official or public approval.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The famous athlete endorsed the new brand of sneakers.
- The local newspaper officially endorsed the candidate for mayor after reviewing her economic policies.
- While the committee endorsed the general goals of the proposal, they requested several specific amendments before the final vote could take place.

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