'Indorse' definitions:
Definition of 'indorse'
(from WordNet)
verb
Be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960" [syn: back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support]
verb
Give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project" [syn: second, back, endorse, indorse]
verb
Guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat" [syn: certify, endorse, indorse]
verb
Sign as evidence of legal transfer; "endorse cheques" [syn: endorse, indorse]
Definition of 'Indorse'
From: GCIDE
- Indorse \In*dorse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Indorsed; p. pr. & vb. n. Indorsing.] [LL. indorsare. See Endorse.] [Written also endorse.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. To cover the back of; to load or burden. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- Elephants indorsed with towers. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To write upon the back or outside of a paper or letter, as a direction, heading, memorandum, or address. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Law & Com.) To write one's name, alone or with other words, upon the back of (a paper), for the purpose of transferring it, or to secure the payment of a note, draft, or the like; to guarantee the payment, fulfillment, performance, or validity of, or to certify something upon the back of (a check, draft, writ, warrant of arrest, etc.). [1913 Webster]
- 4. To give one's name or support to; to sanction; to aid by approval; to approve; as, to indorse an opinion. [1913 Webster]
- To indorse in blank, to write one's name on the back of a note or bill, leaving a blank to be filled by the holder. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'indorse'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abet,
- accede to,
- accept,
- accord to,
- accredit,
- admire,
- advocate,
- affirm,
- agree to,
- aid and abet,
- amen,
- approve,
- approve of,
- assent,
- assure,
- attest,
- authenticate,
- authorize,
- autograph,
- back,
- back up,
- be sponsor for,
- be willing,
- bless,
- bond,
- certify,
- comfort,
- condescend,
- confirm,
- connive at,
- consent,
- consent to silently,
- cosign,
- countenance,
- countersecure,
- countersign,
- deign,
- elect,
- embolden,
- encourage,
- endorse,
- ensure,
- esteem,
- favor,
- give consent,
- give permission,
- give the go-ahead,
- give the imprimatur,
- give thumbs up,
- go along with,
- go for,
- grant,
- guarantee,
- guaranty,
- have no objection,
- hearten,
- hold with,
- initial,
- insure,
- keep in countenance,
- nod,
- nod assent,
- nominate,
- not refuse,
- notarize,
- OK,
- okay,
- pass,
- pass on,
- pass upon,
- permit,
- ratify,
- respect,
- rubber stamp,
- sanction,
- say amen to,
- say aye,
- say yes,
- seal,
- second,
- secure,
- shine upon,
- sign,
- sign and seal,
- sign for,
- smile upon,
- sponsor,
- stand behind,
- stand up for,
- subscribe,
- subscribe to,
- support,
- swear and affirm,
- swear to,
- take kindly to,
- think well of,
- undersign,
- underwrite,
- uphold,
- validate,
- view with favor,
- visa,
- vise,
- vote,
- vote affirmatively,
- vote aye,
- warrant,
- wink at,
- yield assent