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Endorsed vs Recognized - What's the difference?

endorsed | recognized |

As verbs the difference between endorsed and recognized

is that endorsed is (endorse) while recognized is (recognize).

As adjectives the difference between endorsed and recognized

is that endorsed is (heraldry) flanked by endorses while recognized is notable; distinguished; honored.

endorsed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (endorse)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • (heraldry) Flanked by endorses.

    • Usage notes

    Only a (pale) may be endorsed''. When other ''ordinaries'' are flanked by diminutive forms, the term ''cotissed is used.

    recognized

    English

    Alternative forms

    *recognised (UK )

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Notable; distinguished; honored.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham)
    • , title=(The China Governess) , chapter=Foreword citation , passage=‘I understand that the district was considered a sort of sanctuary,’ the Chief was saying. ‘ […] They tell me there was a recognized swag market down here.’}}

    Verb

    (head)
  • (recognize)