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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Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2026
There's familiarity, too — Edwards and James were teammates on the 2024 Olympic roster, an experience that reportedly endeared James to the young superstar.
—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The fun-loving, kilt-wearing Scottish fans took over Boston and South Florida and endeared themselves to both communities.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Lendeborg’s passing ability and unselfishness will also endear him to Steve Kerr, while his ability to cover ground in transition and run the court should fit well.
—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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endear
verb
en·dear
in-ˈdi(ə)r 
: to cause to become dear or beloved
her generosity has endeared her to the public
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