endorsing

Main Entry:: en·dorse
Pronunciation:: \in-ˈdȯrs, en-\
Variant(s):: also in·dorse \in-\
Function:: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):: en·dorsed; en·dors·ing
Etymology:: alteration of obsolete endoss, from Middle English endosen, from Anglo-French endosser, to put on, don, write on the back of, from en- + dos back, from Latin dorsum
Date:: 1581

1 a: to write on the back of ; especially : to sign one's name as payee on the back of (a check) in order to obtain the cash or credit represented on the face b: to inscribe (one's signature) on a check, bill, or note c: to inscribe (as an official document) with a title or memorandum d: to make over to another (the value represented in a check, bill, or note) by inscribing one's name on the document e: to acknowledge receipt of (a sum specified) by one's signature on a document2 a: to approve openly <endorse an idea> ; especially : to express support or approval of publicly and definitely <endorse a mayoral candidate> b: to recommend (as a product or service) usually for financial compensation <shoes endorsed by a pro basketball player>

synonyms see approve

— en·dors·able

\-ˈdȯr-sə-bəl\ adjective

— en·dors·ee

\in-ˌdȯr-ˈsē, ˌen-\ noun

— en·dors·er

\in-ˈdȯr-sər\ noun

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