endorse
1 of 1verb/ɪnˈdɔrs/
Forms:endorses,endorsing,endorsed,endorsed
1
to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something
C2transitive- The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product, praising its effectiveness.
- The politician decided to endorse a local charity, encouraging others to contribute.
- The teacher was happy to endorse the student's scholarship application due to their outstanding achievements.
- Companies often seek celebrities to endorse their products in marketing campaigns.
- The organization endorsed the environmental initiative, promoting sustainable practices.
2
to sign one's name on the back of a negotiable instrument, such as a check or a promissory note
transitive- The recipient endorses the check by signing their name on the back before depositing it into their account.
- She endorsed the promissory note last month by signing it on the back, transferring ownership to the lender.
- Tomorrow, he will endorse the money order by signing his name on the back before mailing it to the recipient.
- The lawyer is currently endorsing the cashier's check by signing it on behalf of the estate executor.
- By the time they realized their mistake, the seller had already endorsed the traveler's checks to the wrong recipient.
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