as in to commend
to cause (someone) to be loved or admired by (someone or something)
They endeared themselves to the whole town.
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Recent Examples of endear
His work rate endears him to supporters but he’s been consistently erratic, thrilling and infuriating in equal measure.
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
The TikTok account behind the video regularly posts clips of daily farm life, featuring animals in candid, endearing moments.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
His friendships with popular musicians like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman Brothers gave him momentum during his campaign and endeared him to the youth vote.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
The big picture: This isn't the franchise's first attempt at reinvigorating the team's fanbase and endearing itself to residents.
—Sommer Brugal, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
The TikTok account behind the video regularly posts clips of daily farm life, featuring animals in candid, endearing moments.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
His friendships with popular musicians like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman Brothers gave him momentum during his campaign and endeared him to the youth vote.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
The big picture: This isn't the franchise's first attempt at reinvigorating the team's fanbase and endearing itself to residents.
—Sommer Brugal, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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The prince's lawyer, David Sherborne, commended his battle outside court on Wednesday and pushed for a police investigation into the saga.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Educational leaders, including Florida International University’s then-president Mark B. Rosenberg, at the time commended Nuñez on her advocacy.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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For best results, apply the serum every day, gently massaging it into the skin and leaving it on.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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Your beloved can apply it day and night, massaging it in circular motions on his face.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2025
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Altman has shown an uncanny ability throughout his career to get himself out of the toughest binds by leaning on his influential network, ingratiating himself with the powerful, and fundraising extraordinary amounts of capital.—
Karen Hao,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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In less than 18 months, Cumberland native and University of Maryland graduate Ty Johnson has ingratiated himself into the community surrounding the Buffalo Bills.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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One shopper took this bag with them on a cruise and complimented its convenient size, comfortable adjustable strap, and ability to hold various items without rubbing or digging into their neck.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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The problem isn’t just what teens see but also their understanding that others can see them –– whether they are getting bullied or complimented, Nagata said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Luke Richardson tried in vain to coax that tenacity out of him in the NHL, often pairing him with hardscrabble players to encourage a tougher mindset.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Rosie, a feral cat his wife adopted and slowly coaxed into trusting her, was skittish and unfriendly, and rarely interacted with Mr. Escott.—
Kellen Browning,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Just weeks later, Jenna played coy about the ring when host Andy Cohen congratulated her and asked her to confirm the news.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The couple announced the pregnancy on Christmas Eve on their respective Instagrams where several Chiefs wives and girlfriends congratulated them.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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But Pedroia was more than merely a motivational speaker, trying to cajole his friends to raise the Fenway bar every day of every season.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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But the tool that actually brought the deficit down was the 1985 Plaza Accord, through which Washington cajoled major trading partners into helping depreciate the dollar.—
Peter E. Harrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the political and religious elite met there to trade goods, network and worship the gods.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Those who worship at Ibrox and watch him regularly would advise you to pay more attention to the clown show than the treble.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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