endorsement
Endorsement (noun) means a public statement of approval or support, especially from a well-known person or organisation. Example: “The brand paid the actress for her endorsement.”
noun
1
A public statement of approval or support, especially from a well-known person or organisation.
"The brand paid the actress for her endorsement."
"The mayor's endorsement boosted the candidate's campaign."
"The famous chef's endorsement made the little restaurant very popular overnight."
2
An added note on an official document, such as a note on an insurance policy or driving licence.
"The endorsement on his licence added three penalty points."
"The insurer added an endorsement to my policy to cover my new bicycle."
"An endorsement on the licence showed that the driver had broken the speed limit."
How to use endorsement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFormal support for something, or an official amendment attached to a document.
Common pairings
celebrity endorsement
endorsement deal
political endorsement
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Word forms
- Plural
- endorsements
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Etymology
From endorse plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.
Synonyms
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approval
backing
seal of approval
sanction
certification
support
countenance
imprimatur
blurb
indorsement
secondment
second
Related words
Rhymes for endorsement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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Frequently asked questions
What does “endorsement” mean?
The word “endorsement” means a public statement of approval or support, especially from a well-known person or organisation. In plain terms, formal support for something, or an official amendment attached to a document.
How do you use “endorsement” in a sentence?
Here is “endorsement” used in a sentence: “The brand paid the actress for her endorsement.”
What part of speech is “endorsement”?
“Endorsement” is a noun.
Is “endorsement” a common word?
“Endorsement” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “endorsement” have?
“Endorsement” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a public statement of approval or support, especially from a well-known person or organisation.
What is the difference between an endorsement and a recommendation?
An endorsement is typically a public statement of approval, often made by a well-known person or organization to promote something. A recommendation can come from anyone, including people without public influence, and is often given privately or personally rather than publicly.
What does endorsement mean on a driving licence or insurance policy?
On a driving licence or insurance policy, an endorsement is an added official note, such as a record of a driving offense or a change to the terms of a policy. This is a different sense from a celebrity endorsement, though both involve an official mark of approval or record.
What is the difference between an endorsement and a sponsorship?
An endorsement is a statement of approval or support for a product or idea, often from a public figure. A sponsorship involves a financial arrangement where a person or organization is paid to be associated with something, which may or may not include a public endorsement.
