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endorse vs sanction

sanction vs endorse

endorse is not a noun while sanction is a noun.

endorse and sanction both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
endorse No No Yes No
sanction Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sanction is a hypernym of endorse; that is, sanction is a word with a broader meaning than endorse:
  • endorse: be behind; approve of
  • sanction: give sanction to
Other hypernyms of endorse include approve, O.K., okay.
endorse (noun) sanction (noun)
the act of final authorization
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
official permission or approval
formal and explicit approval
endorse (verb) sanction (verb)
sign as evidence of legal transfer give sanction to
be behind; approve of give religious sanction to, such as through an oath
guarantee as meeting a certain standard give authority or permission to
give support or one's approval to
Difference between endorse and sanction

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