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
Her genuine compassion and empathy endeared her to countless individuals, leaving an indelible mark on their lives.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025
Marsch’s comments could very well endear him to Canadians, regardless of the result at the Nations League Finals.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Tiffy Time arrived with a furious comeback from Stratton, who endeared herself to the Canadian crowd with a mix of gymnastics and a double-stomp dropkick on Jax and LeRae.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Luka did not have Dirk’s sense of humor, or a level of humility that endeared him to the world.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025
Marsch’s comments could very well endear him to Canadians, regardless of the result at the Nations League Finals.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Tiffy Time arrived with a furious comeback from Stratton, who endeared herself to the Canadian crowd with a mix of gymnastics and a double-stomp dropkick on Jax and LeRae.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Luka did not have Dirk’s sense of humor, or a level of humility that endeared him to the world.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
Verb
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Pascal commended Kaitlyn Dever, who joined Season 2 as the character Abby.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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A number of fans and celebrity supporters commended her for speaking out about her faith and promoting prayer.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Step 2: Cleaning and Exfoliation A soothing oil blend of lavender, cypress, cedar wood, and rosemary was massaged on to the scalp to ease the senses and open up the follicles.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Apply the product or device in a circular motion, massaging gently for about five minutes.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The boys are in their late teens, and Jeff, who dreams of becoming a filmmaker, is eager to ingratiate himself with Blake, who will pick them up in a seaplane and take them to the lodge.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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But this was something else: Inauguration seats closest to an incoming president tend to be reserved for a president’s family and figures in politics, and the tech executives on Trump’s dais have been hard at work ingratiating themselves into his universe.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This mirror measures 24 inches in diameter, and features a rounded wooden frame with white beaded accents that can compliment any room or home aesthetic.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Porsha was on theme for the party and wore a fuchsia pink gown covered with sequins that complimented her baby girl’s dress.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And still others were coaxed into Christendom, forced into routine prayer, church attendance, and adherence to other Christian tenets.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Wisconsin-Parkside commit coaxed a 4-3 putout after striking out the first eight batters.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, many of his followers went to the comments to ask about his new bundle of joy and congratulate him.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The singer pushed his chair back, watched in awe, and then leaped up from his seat to congratulate Hill up close.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For those who haven’t had the pleasure of trying, cajoling sound out of a big shell isn’t easy.—
Abby Levene,
Outside Online,
20 Mar. 2025
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The United States, under President George H. W. Bush and then President Bill Clinton, continually either encouraged or cajoled the parties toward an agreement without specifying what that endgame entailed.—
Marwan Muasher,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Mary gives birth in a barn, and shepherds worship him.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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The sanctuary was built by African Americans who previously worshiped at Rock Springs Campground.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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