Meaning & use
endorse
To publicly express approval or support for someone or something, or to sign one's name on a document, such as a check.
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The newspaper decided to endorse the incumbent candidate for reelection.
You need to endorse the back of the check before depositing it.
A note on using this word
In sports and marketing, athletes and celebrities are often paid to "endorse" products, meaning they publicly recommend them for compensation.
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