Which option defines endorse?

• A. To publicly criticize
• B. To hide or obscure a document
• C. To sign a contract by force
• D. To publicly declare one's support for something

Answer: (D)

Endorse means to publicly express support or approval for someone or something. It’s about backing a person, product, policy, or idea so others see that support. The emphasis is on public approval or recommendation, not on criticizing, hiding, or forcing anything. For example, a celebrity might endorse a brand by publicly stating their support, or a political group may endorse a candidate. The other options describe actions that aren’t endorsements: criticizing, hiding a document, or coercing a signature.