How to Use endear in a Sentence

endear

verb
  • Jack has already endeared himself with his future in-laws.
    Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 26 June 2018
  • Winters’ body of work earned her local journalism awards and endearing her to the community.
    BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2018
  • Nixon supports the school diversity plan, which may not endear her to those white moms whom you’d expect to endorse her candidacy.
    Terrell Jermaine Starr, The Root, 28 June 2018
  • Has a history of knee problems and his attitude didn't endear him with the organization.
    J. Michael, Indianapolis Star, 25 June 2018
  • Likewise, the show's pirates are lovable rogues, at once endearing and threatening, bloodthirsty and cowardly.
    Jack Helbig, Chicago Reader, 27 June 2018
  • Turner, a Harlan Republican, was known for his folksy manner that endeared him to constituents and colleagues alike.
    CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Liberation is endearing where Aguilera’s lustrous, full-blooded voice is concerned.
    Christina Aguilera, Philly.com, 28 June 2018
  • But the down-to-earth personality, as well as a hard-hitting style that could turn into a slugfest at any moment, always seemed to endear him to MMA fans.
    Matt Erickson, USA TODAY, 27 June 2018
  • The former Metea Valley soccer star embraces new experiences with enthusiasm, a trait that has endeared her to others.
    Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com, 29 June 2018
  • That’s one sure way to endear yourself to the home fans.
    Ron Kroichick, SFChronicle.com, 3 Sep. 2019
  • While most DJs, then and now, were loath to mingle in this fashion, Biondi did so with relish, endearing himself to packs of teens who became devoted listeners.
    Rick Kogan, chicagotribune.com, 5 July 2018
  • The idea that Kanye West does gospel to re-endear himself to his black fans feels pat.
    Brian Josephs, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2019
  • On the other hand, a slight, fast flush can endear us to others.
    Leslie Nemo, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2021
  • This will no doubt endear him to his teammates, and the Spurs’ coaching staff.
    Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Dec. 2021
  • Letting clients see your true self can endear them to you.
    Dr. Shellie Hipsky, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
  • For a moment, the bright smile that endeared him to so many people flashed across his face.
    Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 1 Feb. 2020
  • The fact that these drinks can be sold at a premium has endeared them to stores, Baskin said.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The sloppiness of this one has kind of endeared me to Katy Perry.
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 26 June 2024
  • Of course, this endeared him to all of us watching: Those poor hopefuls could have been any of us!
    Bette Midler, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2018
  • These sketches alone would be enough to endear her forever in the hearts of Brits.
    Karla Adam, Washington Post, 4 June 2022
  • The story endears with its focus on the role of secret friends in a young person’s life.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
  • Verdell’s willingness to master the technique and put his body on the line in the process endears him to his teammates.
    oregonlive, 29 Dec. 2019
  • So are the police and the media, each handling things as they’ve been taught, which doesn’t endear them to each other.
    Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2023
  • His new size should help endear him to draft scouts who once saw Jackson as a surefire first-round pick.
    Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2022
  • This will not endear Vogel to a front office just waiting to cut him loose.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Musk’s recent move did little to endear investors to cryptos and the price fell in the wake of the announcement.
    Simon Constable, Forbes, 21 May 2021
  • His work rate has also endeared him to the team’s followers.
    Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Redick's comments seemed to endear him to Suns fans, some of whom think the Suns are flying under the radar despite their 34-9 record.
    Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2022
  • Now that sentiment should endear McLaughlin to UW fans across the globe.
    Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2022
  • Unfortunately, no business can last forever, though there are many that continue to innovate, rebrand and endear themselves to us.
    Tony Ambroza, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

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