endeared; endearing; endears
1
: to cause to become beloved or admired
her generosity has endeared her to the public
2
obsolete
: to make higher in cost, value, or estimation
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The unmindful construction planning, noise and light pollution, and Tesla traffic jams have meanwhile done nothing to endear the diner to those living nearby — the lifeblood of most successful restaurants — and anti-Musk demonstrators are organizing a series of protests at the location.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025
Talking with Griese that night in March showed his sincerity, the type of passion that will continue to endear him to our city.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 July 2025
Before your mini-golf triumph (or endearing defeat!), swing by to grab some cold drinks (Peter Pan is B.Y.O.B).
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
The young actor's infectious chemistry with onscreen parents Heathcliff (Bill Cosby) and Clair (Phylicia Rashad) endeared him to an entire generation of TV viewers and earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 July 2025
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025
Talking with Griese that night in March showed his sincerity, the type of passion that will continue to endear him to our city.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 July 2025
Before your mini-golf triumph (or endearing defeat!), swing by to grab some cold drinks (Peter Pan is B.Y.O.B).
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
The young actor's infectious chemistry with onscreen parents Heathcliff (Bill Cosby) and Clair (Phylicia Rashad) endeared him to an entire generation of TV viewers and earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for endear
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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endear
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en·dear
in-ˈdi(ə)r 
: to cause to become dear or beloved
her generosity has endeared her to the public
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