endorses

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Endorses is the third-person singular of endorse, meaning to express public approval or support: The senator endorses the proposed legislation.

A celebrity endorses a product by lending their name to it.

To endorse a check is to sign the back, authorizing its transfer or deposit.

The word implies putting one's reputation behind something.

approval

approves

Formally accepts or endorses

sanctions · authorizes · certifies · affirms · upholds · backs · supports · accepts · consents · assents

credibility

vouches

Affirms another's trustworthiness

guarantees · warrants · authenticates · validates · substantiates · corroborates · confirms · testifies · assures · seals of approval

support

backs

Rear surfaces or supports

sponsors · patronizes · underwrites · funds · finances · bankrolls · subsidizes · contributes · donates · pledges

promotion

advertises

Promotes goods publicly

plugs · hypes · markets · publicizes · recommends · features · spotlights · showcases · represents · fronts

political

campaigns

Organized efforts toward goals

rallies · stumps · nominations · tickets · party · PAC · constituents · voters · ballot · slate

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Opposites
approval/support

endorsescondemns

Expresses severe disapproval

denounces · opposes · rejects · disapproves · censures

official/formal sanction

endorsesrejects

Refuses or discards

vetoes · bans · prohibits · blocks · disqualifies

compliance/conformity

endorsescontravenes

Acts against regulations

violates · defies · flouts · disregards · ignores

Phrases
Family

endorse, endorsement, endorsed, endorsing, endorser, endorsements, endorsers, endorsable

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G