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(transitive, UK, law) To add penalty points to one's driving licence as a result of a road traffic offence.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(transitive, UK, law) To add penalty points to one's driving licence as a result of a road traffic offence.

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  • ... and the parents tacitly (if not outwardly) endorse this exercise in propaganda. They still believe he's a role model. Because it's a cult.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • I wholeheartedly endorse this statement

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • 🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨 We're excited to endorse #UnrigWashington member @lbt4congress.bsky.social in her race for #CA06. Lauren has a proven record of fighting for California families and is ready to take on corruption in Congress. We look forward to helping her win in November.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • You should drop out of it and endorse a candidate. You are going to have two republicans or one dem one republican

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Yes. Although it’s easy to be for a needed agnostic technology. Mamdani’s refusal to endorse Torres’ opponent (who shares the same views as Mamdani) is quite puzzling. 🤔

    Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(transitive) To write one's signature on the back of a cheque, or other negotiable instrument, when transferring it to a third party, or cashing it.

The court endorsed his driving record with three penalty points for the drink-driving.
Cluster: alcohol
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(transitive) To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.

The president endorsed John Smith as senator.
Origin: Alteration influenced by of , from , from , alternative form of back, from which also of the back. That is, the ‘r’ was dropped in , which developed into Old French and then , and then the ‘r’ was re-introduced into English via the , which had retained the ‘r’. Note that the alternative spelling indorse also uses the initial ‘i’ from Latin (in-, rather than en-), but this form is now rare. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Endorse means: To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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endorse means: To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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