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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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
you have to wonder about people who don't find kittens and puppies endearing
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
his impish sense of humor is one of his more endearing traits
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as in worshiping
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
CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
Romance, comedy, endearing characters and a beautiful setting, interspersed with insightful life lessons, combine to make this an ideal primetime series for family audiences.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 16 Sep. 2024
In the video, Auerbach and Patrick Carney enjoy an obvious and endearing generational gap with DannyLux, whose whole verse is in Spanish as well.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Turner, a Harlan Republican, was known for his folksy manner that endeared him to constituents and colleagues alike.
—CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
Romance, comedy, endearing characters and a beautiful setting, interspersed with insightful life lessons, combine to make this an ideal primetime series for family audiences.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Hot Foot is an incredibly endearing and fun take on the Super Dodge Ball formula.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 16 Sep. 2024
In the video, Auerbach and Patrick Carney enjoy an obvious and endearing generational gap with DannyLux, whose whole verse is in Spanish as well.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the video, Auerbach and Patrick Carney enjoy an obvious and endearing generational gap with DannyLux, whose whole verse is in Spanish as well.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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Pesto became an A-list animal celebrity earlier this year, thanks to his big lifestyle, eating up to 25 fish a day, as well as his adorable appearance.Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Social media users can't get enough of their adorable antics, leading to more than 17.9 million views and 2.3 million likes on the TikTok video so far.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Getty Stockholm, Sweden (AQI: 20) Go for: The charming Stockholm Archipelago with over 14 islands, and the historic Gamla Stan, with its cobblestone streets and colorful buildings.Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant, which is also an inn, is situated in Luce, a charming village perched along the crystalline Savinja River.Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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What is your recommendation for declining an invitation from the sibling of a very dear (and very sensitive) friend?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Billie’s character opens up a whole new world of relatability for new viewers and representation that was so dear to me as a young Latina when watching Alex and the rest of the Russos in Wizards of Waverly Place.Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
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This sweet treat we Southerners call a salad makes an appearance at nearly every celebration and a church potluck is no exception.Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Spice candles can veer into overly sweet, cloying cinnamon-bomb territory.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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