v.
Pronunciation: in- ' do ̇ rs, en-
Variant: also in · dorse \ in- \
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -dorsed ; -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 document
2 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 \ - ' do ̇ r-s ə -b ə l \ adjective
– en · dors · ee \ in- ˌ do ̇ r- ' s ē , ˌ en- \ noun
– en · dors · er \ in- ' do ̇ r-s ə r \ noun