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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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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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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endear
verb
en·dear
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: to cause to become dear or beloved
her generosity has endeared her to the public
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