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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Miškinis and his players construct their indelible characters in similar fashion, making the personalities endearing and memorable in the material and performances.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump’s reputation as a dealmaker suggests Comcast may be able to avoid any interference by endearing itself to the president.
—Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
His style of play has endeared him to fans and helped give the team a spark.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Along the way, his play and humility — not just his taste in wine — have endeared him to teammates.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump’s reputation as a dealmaker suggests Comcast may be able to avoid any interference by endearing itself to the president.
—Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
His style of play has endeared him to fans and helped give the team a spark.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Along the way, his play and humility — not just his taste in wine — have endeared him to teammates.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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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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