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endorsement

[/ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: endorsements / endossos
endosso
1. An expression of support or approval for a person, product, or idea
The celebrity's endorsement of the brand increased sales significantly.
O endosso da celebridade à marca aumentou significativamente as vendas.
2. A signature or annotation on the back of a check or document transferring rights or ownership
The check requires an endorsement before it can be deposited.
O cheque requer um endosso antes de poder ser depositado.
3. An addition or modification to an insurance policy
We added an endorsement to our policy to cover additional equipment.
Adicionámos um endosso à nossa apólice para cobrir equipamento adicional.
4. Official approval or ratification
The committee gave its endorsement to the proposed changes.
O comité deu o seu endosso às mudanças propostas.
NYC Slang
co-sign
Synonyms
approvalsupportbackingsanctionratification
Antonyms
disapprovalrejectionoppositioncondemnation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
endosso
Most common term in Brazil for all meanings
General Brazilian
apoio
Used when referring to support or backing
São Paulo
endosso
Standard usage, particularly in banking and commerce
Portugal
endosso
Standard European Portuguese term
Portugal
aprovação
Used for approval or support meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

get someone's endorsement
give one's endorsement to
put one's name to something
back someone up
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