1. endorse(v = verb.social) back, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support - be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
is one way to approve, o.k., okay, sanction
Derived forms noun endorsement5, noun endorsement1, noun endorser1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
2. endorse(v = verb.social) back, indorse, second - give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
is one way to back up, support
Derived forms noun endorsement5, noun endorsement1, noun endorser1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
3. endorse(v = verb.social) certify, indorse - guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat"
is one way to guarantee, warrant
Derived form noun endorsement3
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
4. endorse(v = verb.communication) indorse - sign as evidence of legal transfer; "endorse cheques"
is one way to sign
Derived forms noun endorsement4, noun endorser2
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Same as Indorse. [1913 Webster]
" Both endorse and indorse are used by good writers; but the tendency is to the more general use of indorse and its derivatives indorsee, indorser, and indorsement." [1913 Webster]
A subordinary, resembling the pale, but of one fourth its width (according to some writers, one eighth). [1913 Webster]
endorse, v.tr. (also indorse)
1 a confirm (a statement or opinion). b declare one's approval of.
2 sign or write on the back of (a document), esp. the back of (a bill, cheque, etc.) as the payee or to specify another as payee.
3 write (an explanation or comment) on the back of a document.
4 Brit. enter details of a conviction for a motoring offence on (a driving licence).
Derivative:
endorsable adj. endorsee n. endorser n.
Etymology:
med.L indorsare (as IN-(2), L dorsum back)
VB contract, covenant, agree for, engage, treat, negotiate, stipulate, make terms, bargain, make a bargain, strike a bargain, come to terms, come to an understanding, compromise, set at rest, close, close with, conclude, complete, settle, confirm, ratify, clench, subscribe, underwrite, endorse, indorse, put the seal to, sign, seal, indent, take one at one's word, bargain by inch of candle.