English verb: endorse | |||
1. | endorse (social) be behind; approve of | ||
Samples | He plumped for the Labor Party. I backed Kennedy in 1960. | ||
Synonyms | back, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | approve, O.K., okay, sanction | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | champion, defend, guarantee, warrant | ||
Verb group | back, endorse, indorse, second | ||
2. | endorse (social) give support or one's approval to | ||
Samples | I'll second that motion. I can't back this plan. Endorse a new project. | ||
Synonyms | back, indorse, second | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | back up, support | ||
Verb group | back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support | ||
3. | endorse (social) guarantee as meeting a certain standard | ||
Samples | Certified grade AAA meat. | ||
Synonyms | certify, indorse | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | guarantee, warrant | ||
4. | endorse (communication) sign as evidence of legal transfer | ||
Samples | Endorse cheques. | ||
Synonyms | indorse | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sign | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | co-sign, cosign, visa | ||