Indorse: meaning, definitions and examples

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indorse

 

[ ɪnˈdɔrs ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

supporting idea

To indorse something means to support it openly and publicly. This can refer to endorsing a product, a candidate, or an idea. Indorsing often carries a connotation of approval and recommendation. When someone indorses a product, they are promoting it as trustworthy or valuable. This term is commonly used in advertising and political contexts.

Synonyms

back, endorse, promote, recommend, support.

Examples of usage

  • The celebrity indorsed the new skincare line.
  • Many influential figures chose to indorse the candidate during the election.
  • The organization indorsed the new policy for environmental protection.

Translations

Translations of the word "indorse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 endorse

🇮🇳 समर्थन करना

🇩🇪 unterstützen

🇮🇩 mendukung

🇺🇦 підтримувати

🇵🇱 popierać

🇯🇵 支持する

🇫🇷 approuver

🇪🇸 aprobar

🇹🇷 onaylamak

🇰🇷 지지하다

🇸🇦 يدعم

🇨🇿 podporovat

🇸🇰 podporovať

🇨🇳 支持

🇸🇮 podpirati

🇮🇸 styðja

🇰🇿 қолдау

🇬🇪 მხარდაჭერა

🇦🇿 dəstəkləmək

🇲🇽 apoyar

Etymology

The word 'indorse' is derived from the Latin word 'indorsare,' which means 'to write on the back of.' In its early usage, it referred to the act of signing or writing on the reverse side of a document, particularly a check or bill, to authorize it. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the notion of approval and support, especially in the context of endorsing candidates, products, or ideas. The modern usage of 'indorse' aligns closely with 'endorse,' with both terms being used interchangeably in contemporary English. The shift from a strictly legal definition to a broader sense of endorsement reflects changes in language and societal practices surrounding approval and support.