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to co-sign

to co-sign

4.6
Publicly say you support an idea, plan, or person
  • verb
  • /ˈkoʊˌsaɪn/
  • Informal
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  • I completely co-sign her view that the new policy will improve work–life balance.

Examples

  • I co-sign this statement about climate change.

  • She co-signed the petition for better public transport.

  • Many celebrities decided to co-sign the petition to publicly endorse the charity's reforms.

  • After the speech, three senior researchers co-signed a joint statement supporting the study.

  • Many celebrities decided to co-sign the petition to publicly endorse the charity's reforms.

  • I completely co-sign her view that the new policy will improve work–life balance.

  • After the speech, three senior researchers co-signed a joint statement supporting the study.

Synonyms

to endorse
vsto co-sign
183 4.2

To publicly show support for a person or idea

is informal support made publicly rather than as formal approval
to second
vsto co-sign
  • Formal
7 4.6

To give formal support to a proposal during a meeting

is informal public agreement not a required meeting approval

Antonyms

2.9

To be against something and try to stop it

701 3.3

To say what is wrong with someone or something

How Supportive

to champion
64 4.2
to endorse
183 4.2
to co-sign
  • Informal
4.6
to approve
1.6
in agreement
71 2.1

Surface Forms

co-sign infinitive
co-signed past
co-signed past participle
co-signing present participle
co-signs third person singular

Morphology

co-sign = sign (semi-transparent) = co + sign

The figurative sense 'to endorse or express support' extends from the literal 'to sign together', so the relation is inferable but requires pragmatic extension.

Etymology

Co-sign comes from the parts co- 'with' and sign 'to write your name', like when people add their name to a letter to show agreement. So to co-sign an idea or statement is to publicly agree with or support it.