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 | ||