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sanction vs endorse

endorse vs sanction

sanction is a noun but endorse is not a noun.

sanction and endorse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sanction Yes No Yes No
endorse No No Yes No
As verbs, endorse is a hyponym of sanction; that is, endorse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sanction:
  • sanction: give sanction to
  • endorse: be behind; approve of
Other hyponyms of sanction include sanctify, sanction, visa, back, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support, confirm, greenlight.
sanction (noun) endorse (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
sanction (verb) endorse (verb)
give sanction to sign as evidence of legal transfer
give religious sanction to, such as through an oath be behind; approve of
give authority or permission to guarantee as meeting a certain standard
give support or one's approval to
Difference between sanction and endorse

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