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Prepositions after verbs

Prepositions used with endorse

Endorse is usually used directly with an object. Some prepositions appear in specific contexts, while others are uncommon or incorrect after endorse.

Quick answer

How endorse is normally used

Endorse is most often transitive: endorse a proposal, endorse a candidate, endorse a product. Endorse as is standard when assigning a role or description. Endorse by usually appears in passive structures such as endorsed by experts. Endorse in, endorse on, and endorse to are generally not standard combinations after the verb.

Several doctors endorsed the campaign.
The product was endorsed by athletes.
She was endorsed as the party's candidate.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
endorse + object

Supporting a person or idea

Endorse commonly takes a direct object without a preposition.

The union endorsed the proposal.
Many voters endorsed the mayor.
2
endorsed by + person/group

Showing who gives support

In passive structures, by introduces the supporter.

The policy was endorsed by local businesses.
The book is endorsed by leading researchers.
3
endorse as + role/identity

Naming a position or status

Use as when someone is supported in a particular role.

The committee endorsed her as chairperson.
He was endorsed as the official candidate.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
endorse + object
They endorsed the new law.
directly support something
endorsed by
The initiative was endorsed by teachers.
shows who gave support
endorse as
The party endorsed him as its nominee.
support someone for a role
endorse in
They endorsed in the meeting.
not a standard verb-preposition combination; in the meeting is only a place adjunct
endorse on
She endorsed on the platform.
not standard after endorse; on the platform is separate location information
endorse to
The group endorsed to the council.
not idiomatic English after endorse

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Adding an unnecessary preposition

Endorse usually takes a direct object.

✕ They endorsed for the proposal. ✓ They endorsed the proposal.

Confusing passive and active forms

Use endorsed by in passive sentences.

✕ Experts endorsed by the plan. ✓ The plan was endorsed by experts.

Using endorse to

Endorse is not normally followed by to.

✕ She endorsed to the candidate. ✓ She endorsed the candidate.

Misusing endorse in

In can describe location, not the verb pattern itself.

✕ They endorsed in the policy. ✓ They endorsed the policy.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The charity was endorsed ___ several actors.
2. The board endorsed her ___ president.
3. Many citizens endorsed ___ proposal.

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Frequently asked questions

Does endorse usually need a preposition?

No. Endorse is commonly followed directly by a noun phrase.

Is endorse by correct?

Yes, in passive structures such as endorsed by experts.

Can I say endorse to someone?

No. That combination is generally not idiomatic in current English.

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