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to co-sign

to co-sign

4.6
Publicly say you support an idea, plan, or person
  • verb
  • /ˈkoʊˌsaɪn/
  • Informal
: apoyar
  • 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.