endorseen‧dorse /ɪnˈdɔːs $ -ɔːrs/ ●○○ verb [transitive] 
The prime minister is unlikely to endorse this view.► see thesaurus at support2if a famous person endorses a product or service, they say in an advertisement that they use and like it
► see thesaurus at recommend3to sign your name on the back of a cheque to show that it is correct4British English if your driving licence is endorsed for a driving offence, an official record is made on it to show that you are guilty of the offenceGRAMMAR Endorse is usually passive in this meaning.
WORD ORIGINendorse
Origin:
1400-1500 Old French endosser ‘to put on the back’, from dos ‘back’VERB TABLE
endorse
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | endorse |
| he, she, it | endorses | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | endorsed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have endorsed |
| he, she, it | has endorsed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had endorsed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will endorse |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have endorsed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am endorsing |
| he, she, it | is endorsing | |
| you, we, they | are endorsing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was endorsing |
| you, we, they | were endorsing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been endorsing |
| he, she, it | has been endorsing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been endorsing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be endorsing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been endorsing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Aids say Ames plans to endorse the proposed budget.
- Huntley refused to endorse any candidate who did not share his views on gun control.
- I fully endorse the measures taken to improve safety standards.
- In today's edition, the paper endorsed Mayor Riley, who is running for re-election.
- NATO leaders have endorsed a new strategy that creates smaller military forces.
- The convention endorsed the peace programme.
- The President's position was endorsed by a large majority of the Senate.
- These days, Jenner endorses products including health foods and sunglasses.
- State and federal agencies have endorsed the plan, along with the county's cities.
- These proposals were endorsed by the Supreme Soviet on the same day.
- Travel industry sources endorse the success of Disney's cumulative marketing approach.
THESAURUSto agree with and help somebody/something
to say that you agree with a person or idea, and usually help them because you want them to succeed: · We will support your decision.· Thanks to everyone who supported us throughout the trial.· The tsunami appeal was supported by thousands of people.
to support a person or plan by providing money or practical help – used about governments or other powerful groups: · The £100 million scheme is backed by the British government.· The people backing him do not have the interests of the club at heart.
to formally and officially say that you support a person, plan, or idea: · Agriculture ministers refused to endorse the Commission's proposals.
to support a person or plan and help them be successful – used especially about a group of people: · The England fans really got behind the team.· I really believe in this initiative, but it was hard to find business people who were willing to get behind it.· The police can't do anything unless the public gets behind them.
to say that you support someone or something when they are being attacked: · You were the only person who stood up for me at the meeting.· He stood up for what he believed in.
to support one of the people or groups involved in an argument – used especially when you disapprove of this or think it is unfair: · I felt she was siding with her mother rather than standing up for me.· The jury often side with the defendant in these situations.
to advise someone to do something, especially when you have special knowledge of a situation or subject: · I would strongly recommend buying a good quality bicycle rather than a cheap one.· The report recommended stricter supervision of the trade in live animals.
to tell someone that you think they should do something, especially in order to avoid problems: · We’ve been told that we should start revising early.· I told you not to drink the water here.
to strongly advise someone to do something because you think it is very important: · Her doctor has urged her to see a specialist.· Police are urging drivers not to come into London this weekend.
to say publicly that something should be done, often something that a lot of people disagree about: · In 1984, he advocated the use of force against Nicaragua.· I am surprised that dentists don’t advocate the use of fluoride tablets.
to say in an advertisement that you like a product and think that people should use it: · A lot of companies use sports stars to endorse their products.
Longman Language Activatorto say that you approve of something or someone to say publicly or officially that you approve of something or someone and will support it or them: · Aides say Ames plans to endorse the proposed budget.· In today's edition, the paper endorsed Mayor Riley, who is running for re-election.· Huntley refused to endorse any candidate who did not share his views on gun control.
to think that a way of doing something is right, and often try to persuade other people to agree with you: · She has always been an advocate of women's rights.be a strong advocate of something: · Gandhi was a strong advocate of non-violent protest.
to agree with an idea/person/political party to agree with an idea, plan, political party etc, and want it to succeed: · I have always supported the Democrats.· She wrote a newspaper article supporting the idea of a minimum wage for workers.strongly support: · Plans for a new school were strongly supported by local residents.support somebody in something: · Public opinion in America supported Gandhi in his struggle for an independent India.
British /be in favor of American to support a plan or suggestion because you think it is a good idea: · Most UN delegates are in favour of the new peace plan.be in favour of doing something: · Some teachers were in favour of retaining the existing system.be all in favour of something especially spoken (=completely agree with): · I'm all in favour of people having smaller cars.
: pro-democracy/pro-government/pro-independence etc supporting democracy, the government etc: · The pro-independence group has been attacked and suppressed.· pro-western forces· The 'pro-choice' group believes in the right to abortion.
to think that someone's aims or ideas, especially political ideas, are right and that you should support them: · Many Democrats were in sympathy with Reagan's policies on Nicaragua.· Soldiers were punished severely if they were suspected of sympathising with student agitators.
to show publicly that you support a plan or action, especially by voting for it: · The convention endorsed the peace programme.· The President's position was endorsed by a large majority of the Senate.fully endorse: · I fully endorse the measures taken to improve safety standards.
formal to publicly support a plan or way of doing something, especially one that you have suggested yourself: · They advocated state control of all public services.· Some extremists are now openly advocating violence.
if you are with someone, you agree with what they are trying to do, and you are willing to help them: · We need people now for the anti-government march. Are you with us or against us?be with somebody all the way (=support someone fully): · When you are fighting an election campaign, you need to feel that your party is with you all the way.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The prime minister is unlikely to endorse this view.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1to express formal support or approval for someone or somethingendorse a proposal/an idea/a candidate etc The prime minister is unlikely to endorse this view. (=officially support a candidate)· The White House declined to endorse the Republican candidate.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· Strategies on information systems and the Trust's licensing programme were also endorsed.· They also endorse a fourth, Schuyler Lininger.· It also endorsed the hostility which many of those radicals felt for the orthodox left.· It also endorsed the Ruding proposal for the difference between commercial and tax accounts to be reduced.· This is a position we would also endorse for language work.· She also endorses the radical feminist view that the well-being of private and public life depends on a better understanding of feeling.· Organizations representing some 750,000 people, mainly trade unions, also endorsed the petition.
· The agreement was formally endorsed by Reichsbahn workers on Dec. 2.· While he came closer to a compromise Sunday than in the past, he still refused to formally endorse Dole.
· In conclusion, I fully endorse your desire to avoid confrontational behaviour surrounding international rugby.· I fully endorse Kasparov's assessment of the overall quality from New York and Lyons.
· I would also endorse heartily our bikes, which provided the icing on the cake.· Lawyers on both sides of the Simpson case heartily endorse that sentiment.· First, I heartily endorse Patterson House in Inverness.· Franklin Roosevelt, who equated wealth with energy and idealism, heartily endorsed the appointment.
· Will he for the first time publicly endorse those negotiations and wish them well?
· I would strongly endorse this sentiment and record my own appreciation for their commitment and support.· Without predicting an upset, Maguire and Simms strongly endorsed the Steelers this week.· The Labour party strongly endorses that treaty.
· The report was unanimously endorsed by delegates at close of congress.· After 10 days, the group unanimously endorsed the Monte Verde find.· The meeting endorsed unanimously a resolution agreeing to maintain present high levels of production.
NOUN· Both organizations demanded his return to power, while not endorsing military action.· In practice this book will endorse action accounts.· An extraordinary parliamentary debate on July 22, however, endorsed the government's action.
· Forbes said he disapproves of abortion, but he has refused to endorsed a constitutional amendment banning the procedure.· In the end, the conference voted overwhelmingly to endorse the amendment.
· But the president essentially endorsed Rumsfeld's approach, they said.· Clinton enthusiastically endorsed Morris's approach.
· On July 4 the National Assembly had endorsed a political parties bill guaranteeing a limited form of democracy.· The National Governors' Association endorsed the final bill, and many governors praised the welfare changes as long overdue.· I invite the hon. Gentleman to consider that and to endorse the Bill.
· It was the first judicial election in a decade in which political parties could endorse candidates.
· Citizen committees endorsed the idea repeatedly, but city and county governments have been unable and unwilling to do it.· House committees usually endorse the legislation they produce.· The county council's Social Services committee endorsed the paper's key objectives at their meeting last week.
· Industry has clearly endorsed the concept that every young person should have the opportunity of work experience prior to leaving school.· Dole has endorsed the concept of a flat tax but has been reluctant to commit to specifics.
· The trade unions dominated the conference and endorsed the policies of their leaders.· In the end, the conference voted overwhelmingly to endorse the amendment.· Last autumn Mr Alton threatened to stand down after the party's Harrogate conference endorsed a strong pro-abortion line.· On April 4 Rocard called a conference to endorse a plan to strengthen anti-racist legislation and tolerance of immigrants.
· Mr Hurd said the council had endorsed the screening procedure.· It was agreed at the last meeting of the Parish Council to endorse this request.
· The Bundestag then endorses the decision of the electors.· We felt that there can be no question of fairness when the law effectively endorses unilateral decision.· The Senate was expected to endorse the decision by the end of the month.
· Voinovich set the stage by being the first governor to endorse Dole nearly one year ago.· While he came closer to a compromise Sunday than in the past, he still refused to formally endorse Dole.· Many observers expect Hutchison to endorse Dole because of her working relationship with the Senate majority leader.· George Bush endorsed Dole last week.· The final version endorsed current Pentagon policy allowing women in combat in certain circumstances, a position endorsed by Dole.
· The foods are prepared following the recommendations of various health bodies which are also endorsed by the Government.
· He was one of two governors to endorse Gramm.· Voinovich set the stage by being the first governor to endorse Dole nearly one year ago.· Symington is one of two governors to endorse Gramm; the other is Texas Gov.
· The group endorsed 32 openly gay and lesbian candidates in state and local races this year; 27 of them were elected.· After 10 days, the group unanimously endorsed the Monte Verde find.· The group has endorsed Clinton this year.· The Environmental Defense Fund, a Washington-based environmental group, endorsed the plan.
· One of its first actions was to endorse Putin's idea of restoring the Soviet national anthem written for Joseph Stalin.· Citizen committees endorsed the idea repeatedly, but city and county governments have been unable and unwilling to do it.· A month later, Golding endorsed the idea in her state of the city address.· Reagan seemed to endorse ideas that Chun had already expressed.· Another member of the joint chiefs, General Nathan Twining of the air force, endorsed the idea.
· Connie Mack, both of whom waited until this week to endorse the majority leader.· George W.. Bush, asking him to endorse the majority leader.
· So far, he's had his licence endorsed and spent 28 days in a young offenders institution.· He was fined £150, plus £20 costs, and had his licence endorsed.· He was fined £250 plus £25 costs, had his licence endorsed and was disqualified for one year.· His licence was also endorsed with five points.· He was also given six penalty points and had his licence endorsed.
· That policy has been endorsed by majorities of more than 2 million pounds - - members on each occasion.· Connie Mack, both of whom waited until this week to endorse the majority leader.· Both have now been endorsed, with massive majorities, by their respective electorates.· George W.. Bush, asking him to endorse the majority leader.
· It was the first judicial election in a decade in which political parties could endorse candidates.· The Labour party strongly endorses that treaty.
· On April 4 Rocard called a conference to endorse a plan to strengthen anti-racist legislation and tolerance of immigrants.· State and federal agencies have endorsed the plan, along with the county's cities.· Mr Gorbachev has endorsed both the plan and the idea of soliciting western aid.· But why did the whole Commission endorse this plan?· Peres now has endorsed a plan favored by his assassinated predecessor, Yitzhak Rabin, that calls for strict segregation.· The Environmental Defense Fund, a Washington-based environmental group, endorsed the plan.
· His licence was also endorsed with five points.
· The trade unions dominated the conference and endorsed the policies of their leaders.· The final version endorsed current Pentagon policy allowing women in combat in certain circumstances, a position endorsed by Dole.
· Both Councils have endorsed the principles of credit accumulation as a valid means of gaining their awards.
· It also endorsed the Ruding proposal for the difference between commercial and tax accounts to be reduced.· Stalin immediately endorsed the proposal, adding that Indochinese independence might follow in two or three decades.· I wholeheartedly welcome and endorse the proposals contained in the Gracious Speech, with only one minor caveat.· Legislatures in at least 38 states would have to endorse the proposal before it could take effect.· With this caveat, he endorsed the Fifth Army proposal for resuming the offensive on the Right Bank.
· That approach was endorsed in a minority report but defeated by the General Assembly, 323 to 226.
· Mr Justice Ewbank endorsed this view.· Francis Place, remembering his days as a journeyman tailor, endorsed this view.· Anyone who has had access to classified work produced by the scientific civil service is likely to endorse this view.· She also endorses the radical feminist view that the well-being of private and public life depends on a better understanding of feeling.· The research findings endorse the view that non-family households in general and women in particular are important agents of gentrification.
VERB· In his key-note National Day address to parliament in August Suharto appeared to endorse moves towards greater openness and democracy.
· That shows the standard of the management that we are being asked to endorse if we pass the Bill.· Paul only when she asked him to endorse the check to the movers.· Needless to say I have not been asked to endorse anything.· George W.. Bush, asking him to endorse the majority leader.
· The Senate was expected to endorse the decision by the end of the month.· Many observers expect Hutchison to endorse Dole because of her working relationship with the Senate majority leader.· Dole is expected to endorse a proposition that is expected to be on the ballot next fall to eliminate affirmative action.· At that time, he is expected to endorse Sen.
· But Hooper refuses to endorse such demonstrations, believing that the problem is not a matter of blame but of historical research.· In 1972, organized labor had even refused to endorse George McGovern, the New Left candidate.· Forbes said he disapproves of abortion, but he has refused to endorsed a constitutional amendment banning the procedure.· While he came closer to a compromise Sunday than in the past, he still refused to formally endorse Dole.· Nevertheless, most refuse to endorse him publicly.· He refuses to endorse Africanism or nationalism.
· But Marcos stopped short of endorsing Fox completely and warned that the rebels' struggle for indigenous rights would continue.
The prime minister is unlikely to endorse this view.► see thesaurus at support2if a famous person endorses a product or service, they say in an advertisement that they use and like it► see thesaurus at recommend3to sign your name on the back of a cheque to show that it is correct4British English if your driving licence is endorsed for a driving offence, an official record is made on it to show that you are guilty of the offenceGRAMMAR Endorse is usually passive in this meaning.
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