Basic Details
Word: Endorse
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To support or approve something, usually publicly.
Synonyms: Support, back, approve, advocate
Antonyms: Oppose, reject, disapprove
Idioms and Phrases
- Endorsement deal: A business agreement where someone promotes a product or service. Example: "The athlete signed an endorsement deal with the sports brand to promote their shoes."
- Put one's name behind: To show support for something by publicly agreeing with it. Example: "The famous actor decided to put his name behind the charity initiative to help children."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher decided to endorse the new reading program because it helps students improve their skills.
Example 2: Many celebrities choose to endorse products that they believe in and use themselves.
Example 3: The community came together to endorse the new park project, showing their support at the town hall meeting.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "endorse" comes from the Latin word "indorsare," which means to put one's signature on the back of a document? This is how the word originally came to signify supporting something officially.
Famous Quote
"To ensure that a thing is well done, it is good to support others and endorse their ideas." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "endorse" mean?
a) To oppose something
b) To support or approve something
c) To create a new thing
d) To ignore an idea
Answer: b) To support or approve something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "endorse"?
a) Reject
b) Back
c) Ignore
d) Dismiss
Answer: b) Back
3. Which is an antonym of "endorse"?
a) Approve
b) Support
c) Reject
d) Advocate
Answer: c) Reject
4. Which sentence uses "endorse" correctly?
a) She will endorse the new book by bringing it to the class.
b) They decided to endorse the idea of a school garden.
c) He will endorse the candy by eating it.
d) The dog endorsed the grass in the park.
Answer: b) They decided to endorse the idea of a school garden.
5. What does "put one's name behind" mean?
a) To forget about something
b) To support or approve
c) To hide something
d) To stop supporting
Answer: b) To support or approve
