endorsed

Gave official approval

Endorsed is the past tense of endorse, which means to give public approval or support to something or someone.

Politicians seek endorsed status from newspapers, unions, and influential figures during campaigns.

Products are endorsed by celebrities who lend their reputation to marketing efforts.

A check is endorsed when the payee signs the back, authorizing its deposit or transfer.

The committee endorsed the proposal unanimously.

She endorsed the check and handed it to the teller.

approval

approved

Officially accepted or permitted

sanctioned · authorized · confirmed · accredited · recognized · accepted · acknowledged · verified · authenticated · official

trust

trusted

Earned belief in

dependable · vouched for · guaranteed · assured · verified · validated · established · proven · respected · esteemed

support

backed

Gave support to

promoted · supported · recommended · vouched · patronized · funded · underwritten · subsidized · invested · financed

celebrity

sponsored

Financially supported an endeavor

marketed · represented · fronted · pitched · ambassador · spokesperson · testimonial · campaign · deal · partnership

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Opposites
approval/support

endorsedopposed

Against something stated

rejected · disapproved · condemned · denounced · repudiated

official authorization

endorsedvetoed

Authoritatively rejected legislation

banned · prohibited · blocked · rejected · disallowed

continuation of support

endorsedrenounced

Formally rejected or abandoned

disavowed · retracted · rescinded · disowned · abandoned

Phrases
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