endorsement
gb/ɪndˈɔɹsmənt/ us/ɪndˈɔɹsmənt/
B2
English
~ 9700
támogatás, jóváhagyás, ajánlás, hátirat, forgatmány, záradék, bejegyzés
NOUN
B2
1
támogatás
B1
jóváhagyás
B2
Usage pattern:
the endorsement of [someone/something]
The proposal received broad endorsement from community leaders.
A javaslat széles körű támogatást kapott a közösségi vezetőktől.
Her plan has the full endorsement of the board.
A terve mögött az igazgatótanács teljes támogatása áll.
The charity is seeking the endorsement of local schools.
Without the mayor’s endorsement, the project is unlikely to move forward.
The report carries the endorsement of several independent experts.
Learner examples
The new rule has the endorsement of the teachers.
Az új szabály a tanárok támogatását élvezi.
The company needs government endorsement before it can build the factory.
A vállalatnak kormányzati jóváhagyásra van szüksége, mielőtt felépítheti a gyárat.
Our project got strong endorsement from the manager.
The team worked hard to win the endorsement of the committee.
The policy changed after it lost public endorsement.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"make an endorsement"* instead of the more natural *"give an endorsement"* or *"offer an endorsement"*. They may also confuse *endorsement* with *sponsorship*: *endorsement* is approval or support, while *sponsorship* usually involves giving money or resources.
Meaning
approval or support
Collocations
win endorsement
|gain endorsement
|receive endorsement
|seek endorsement
|official endorsement
|strong endorsement
Synonyms
support (More general and common; may be less formal and not necessarily public or official.)
Antonyms
opposition (Indicates active disagreement or resistance instead of approval or support.)
Themes
business
|politics
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When a person or group shows that they agree with and support someone or something, often in public or in an official way.
An expression of approval or support for a person, plan, product, or idea, often in an official or public way.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s endorsement of [a person/product/idea]
The candidate’s campaign was boosted by a high-profile newspaper endorsement.
A jelölt kampányát nagyban erősítette egy tekintélyes újság nyilvános támogatása.
The skincare line relies heavily on celebrity endorsements in its advertising.
A bőrápolási termékcsalád reklámjaiban nagymértékben támaszkodik hírességek ajánlásaira.
She secured the union’s endorsement after months of negotiation.
The brand signed a multimillion-dollar endorsement deal with the football star.
Tech companies competed for his endorsement of their new software platform.
Learner examples
The company uses celebrity endorsements to sell its products.
A cég hírességek ajánlásait használja a termékei eladásához.
Her campaign got an important endorsement from a major newspaper.
A kampánya fontos támogatást kapott egy nagy újságtól.
He signed an endorsement deal with a sports brand.
The party is waiting for the president’s official endorsement of the new leader.
The product became popular after a famous singer gave it an endorsement.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse *endorsement* with *advertisement*. An *endorsement* is when a person or group publicly supports or recommends something, often appearing in advertisements, while an *advertisement* is the promotion itself. Also, in politics, learners may say *"support letter"* instead of *"endorsement"* for official public backing.
Meaning
public recommendation by a figure
Collocations
celebrity endorsement
|political endorsement
|brand endorsement
|secure an endorsement
|endorsement deal
|newspaper endorsement
Synonyms
recommendation (Focuses on advising others to choose something; does not always carry the same sense of public or high-profile support.)
Antonyms
condemnation (A strong public statement that something or someone is bad, the opposite of public approval.)
Themes
marketing
|politics
|media
|business
|communication
Definition
A public message that says a person, group, or product is good, usually made by a famous or important person or group.
A public or formal statement of support or recommendation for a person, product, or idea, especially by a famous or influential person or organization.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
hátirat
C2
forgatmány
C2
Usage pattern:
an endorsement on [a check/document]
Please place your endorsement on the back of the check before depositing it.
Kérjük, a befizetés előtt lássa el hátirattal a csekk hátoldalát.
The bank rejected the check because the endorsement was missing.
A bank elutasította a csekket, mert hiányzott róla a hátirat.
A restrictive endorsement limits how the check can be used or deposited.
He wrote an endorsement that transferred the note to his business partner.
The teller checked the endorsement carefully to confirm the payee’s identity.
Learner examples
You must sign an endorsement on the back of the check.
A csekk hátoldalát alá kell írnia.
The bank will not take the check without an endorsement.
A bank nem fogadja el a csekket hátirat nélkül.
She wrote her name as an endorsement and then gave him the check.
The teller asked him to add an endorsement before she could process the payment.
This type of endorsement says the money can only go into your account.
Common mistake:
Learners may think *endorsement* here means general "support". In banking and legal contexts, it specifically means a signature or writing on a financial document. They may also incorrectly say *"do an endorsement"* instead of *"write an endorsement"* or *"sign an endorsement"*.
Meaning
signature authorizing payment/transfer
Collocations
endorsement on the back
|sign the endorsement
|blank endorsement
|restrictive endorsement
|for deposit only endorsement
|endorsement of the check
Synonyms
signature (A more general word for a person’s written name; in this sense, *endorsement* is a specific type of signature used on financial documents.)
Antonyms
cancellation (In financial contexts, cancelling or voiding a document prevents payment instead of authorizing it.)
Themes
finance
|law
|business
Definition
A signature or short message written on a check or similar paper that allows money to be paid or moved.
A signature or written instruction on a financial document, such as a check, that authorizes payment, transfer, or other actions.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
an endorsement on [a license/policy]
The policy includes an endorsement that covers damage from flooding.
A biztosítási kötvény tartalmaz egy záradékot, amely az árvízkárokat is fedezi.
He needs a motorcycle endorsement on his driver’s license before he can ride legally.
Ahhoz, hogy jogszerűen motorozhasson, szüksége van egy erre vonatkozó bejegyzésre a jogosítványában.
The speeding conviction resulted in an endorsement being added to her license.
You can request an endorsement to extend your travel insurance to additional countries.
The new endorsement clarifies the limits of the company’s liability.
Learner examples
He has an endorsement on his license for driving large trucks.
A jogosítványában van egy bejegyzés nagy teherautók vezetésére.
The insurance company added an endorsement to cover his new computer.
A biztosító egy záradékot adott a kötvényhez, hogy fedezze az új számítógépét.
After the accident, an endorsement was put on her driver’s license.
You can pay extra for an endorsement that gives you more coverage.
This endorsement on the policy changes how much money they will pay you.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think *endorsement* here means general support, but in legal and insurance language it is a technical word for an added note or change on a document. They may also confuse it with *"clause"*, which is a section of the main text, not an added modification.
Meaning
note changing a legal document
Collocations
driver’s license endorsement
|policy endorsement
|add an endorsement
|remove an endorsement
|coverage endorsement
|speeding endorsement on his license
Synonyms
amendment (A general term for a change to a document; *endorsement* in this sense is a specific type of added statement on a license or policy.)
Antonyms
original (Refers to the base document without any added notes or changes.)
Themes
law
|transport
|insurance
|business
Definition
An extra written part on an official paper, like a license or policy, that adds or changes rules or permissions.
An added note or statement on a legal or official document, such as a driver’s license or insurance policy, that specifies additional permissions, restrictions, or changes to its terms.
Grammar
Dictionary form
endorsement
IPA
GB/ɪndˈɔɹsmənt/
US/ɪndˈɔɹsmənt/
Syllables & stress
en - dorse - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dorse)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: endorsement
- Plural: endorsement, endorsements
Word family
Forms
endorsements
noun
Core family
endorse
verb B2
Related words
endorser
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unendorsed
adjective
Expressions
brand endorsement
1/bɹˈænd ɪndˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
promotion of a brand by a figure
When a well-known person publicly supports a company’s products or name to help its image and sales.
Examples
- She signed a brand endorsement with a global sportswear company.
- Brand endorsements from athletes are common in the sports industry.
endorsement deal
1/ɪndˈɔɹsmənt dˈil/
fixed phrase
contract to promote a product
A business agreement where a person gets money to publicly say good things about a product or brand.
Examples
- The tennis star signed a huge endorsement deal with a watch company.
- Losing the endorsement deal cost the actor millions of dollars.
give one's endorsement to
1/ɡˈɪv wˈʌnz ɪndˈɔɹsmənt tə/
fixed phrase
formally give approval or support
To say or show in an official or clear way that you support or agree with something or someone.
Examples
- The committee refused to give its endorsement to the new policy.
- Several experts have given their endorsement to the report’s findings.
official endorsement
1/əfˈɪʃəl ɪndˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal approval from authority
Clear and formal support given by a person or group in power.
Examples
- The project cannot start without official endorsement from the ministry.
- Her book received the official endorsement of the national teachers’ association.
political endorsement
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ɪndˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
public backing in politics
A public message that says a political person or plan is good and should be supported.
Examples
- The senator received a key political endorsement from a major newspaper.
- Political endorsements from unions can influence many voters.
win the endorsement of
1/wˈɪn ðə ɪndˈɔɹsmənt əv/
fixed phrase
successfully gain public support
To get a person or group to publicly say they support you or your idea.
Examples
- The candidate is trying to win the endorsement of the teachers’ union.
- Our proposal must win the endorsement of local officials before it can move ahead.
withdraw one's endorsement
1/wɪθdɹˈɔ wˈʌnz ɪndˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
take back previous support
To say that you no longer support someone or something that you supported before.
Examples
- Several leaders threatened to withdraw their endorsement if the policy was not changed.
- The newspaper withdrew its endorsement after new information came out.
celebrity endorsement
1/səlˈɛbɹɪti ɪndˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
Famous person promoting a product
When a famous person says they like a product so other people will buy it.
Examples
- The company used celebrity endorsements to boost sales.
- The brand relies heavily on celebrity endorsements to attract young customers.
- Celebrity endorsements can make products seem more trustworthy.
- A strong celebrity endorsement can instantly raise a product’s profile.