endear

verb

en·​dear in-ˈdir 

en-

endeared; endearing; endears

transitive verb

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

Examples of endear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What the story is actually about almost doesn’t matter — just enjoy the quiet luxury of it all, with the ever-endearing Fabrice Luchini in the lead doing yet another bumbling, bourgeois gentleman of a certain age. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

With quick feet, high IQ, and patience, Burkin carries a modesty that endears him to his teammates and coaches. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

What endears him to viewers is the balance between his weaknesses and honest emotions, his ambition and good intentions, and his growing maturity, even when his instincts sometimes outrun his judgment. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

As mischievous, myth-making Grandpa Walton, Will Geer endeared viewers with his warm and relatable approach to the character. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing endear

• endear to

Rhymes for endear

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir

Kids Definition

endear

verb

en·​dear in-ˈdi(ə)r 

: to cause to become dear or beloved

her generosity has endeared her to the public