Basic Details
Word: Endorse
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To publicly support or approve something or someone.
Synonyms: Support, approve, recommend, back
Antonyms: Deny, oppose, reject
Idioms and Phrases
- Endorse the idea: To support a proposal or suggestion. Example: "The teacher decided to endorse the idea of a class trip to the museum."
- Endorse with confidence: To support someone or something without doubt. Example: "I can endorse with confidence that this book will greatly help you in your studies."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many celebrities endorse various brands to increase their popularity and sales.
Example 2: The council voted to endorse the new plan for the park improvement.
Example 3: She was happy to endorse her friend's charity concert because it was for a good cause.
Fun Fact
The word "endorse" comes from the Latin word "indorsare," meaning "to write on the back," which was used in the context of signing cheques or documents to approve them. Over time, it evolved to mean supporting or approving anything publicly.
Famous Quote
"You can't buy happiness, but you can endorse it." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "endorse" mean?
a) To refuse to support
b) To publicly support or approve
c) To complain about
d) To stay silent
Answer: b) To publicly support or approve
2. Which of these is a synonym of "endorse"?
a) Ignore
b) Back
c) Resist
d) Reject
Answer: b) Back
3. Which is an antonym of "endorse"?
a) Approve
b) Accept
c) Deny
d) Support
Answer: c) Deny
4. Which sentence uses "endorse" correctly?
a) She will endorse the candidate for president.
b) He had to endorse his regrets.
c) They will endorse the book with laughter.
d) I plan to endorse my homework.
Answer: a) She will endorse the candidate for president.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "endorse"?
a) Buy the ticket
b) Endorse with confidence
c) Cross the bridge
d) Hit the nail
Answer: b) Endorse with confidence
