endorsed (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɔːrsd/

Definition

Declared public approval or support for something or someone.

Examples

• The senator's campaign was endorsed by several influential community leaders.

• The product was endorsed by a famous athlete, boosting its sales significantly.

• The committee officially endorsed the proposal after a lengthy debate.

How to Use endorsed

endorse someone (prepositional phrase)

To give public approval or support to a person. — "The former president endorsed the current governor for re-election."

endorse something (prepositional phrase)

To give public approval or support to a thing, idea, or plan. — "The organization officially endorsed the new environmental initiative."

endorse for (prepositional phrase)

To give public approval or support to someone for a specific position or role. — "The club members endorsed her for the position of treasurer."

Synonyms of endorsed

Words with a similar meaning to endorsed:

• approved
• supported
• advocated
• sanctioned

Antonyms of endorsed

Words with the opposite meaning to endorsed:

• opposed
• rejected
• condemned

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