How to say "endorse" in Japanese

• 推すおすCommon
  godan verb, transitive verbCovers endorsing a person: recommending, backing, or nominating someone, as when you support a candidate in an election. This is the common word of the three for that purpose.
• 折り紙を付けるおりがみをつける
  expression, ichidan verbCovers 'endorse' as vouching for someone: guaranteeing a person's ability or the quality of their work. It is a personal stamp of approval, and a less common expression than 推す.
• 賛するさんする
  suru verb (irregular)Endorses a proposal, statement, or opinion in the sense of approving it or giving assent — agreeing with it rather than vouching for a person. A less common word for this meaning.

Use 「推す」, the common choice, to endorse a person such as a candidate; 「折り紙を付ける」 to vouch for someone's ability or work; and 「賛する」 to approve or agree with a proposal or statement.

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• 推すおすto recommend
• 折り紙を付けるおりがみをつけるto guarantee (someone's ability or the quality of their work)
• 賛するさんするto approve