endorse

Intermediate 📣 Marketing / Advertising

Definition

To slap your name on something—literally or figuratively—thereby vouching for it and taking responsibility if it goes sideways. Whether signing a check or supporting a policy, you're officially putting your credibility behind it.

Example Usage

The celebrity endorsed the candidate by appearing in campaign ads.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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