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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The judges praised her quirky, endearing personality.
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Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
By standing up and countering Trump’s assertions, Newsom endeared himself to Democrats who are hungry for a leader who isn’t afraid to fight back.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Two California pollsters found that Newsom’s recent political pivot did not endear him to state voters, either.
‘Bully pulpit’
But there is some potentially good news in all this for Newsom.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
As the video continued, the group's initial uncertainty turned into a tender grooming session, endearing viewers who watched them bond.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
By standing up and countering Trump’s assertions, Newsom endeared himself to Democrats who are hungry for a leader who isn’t afraid to fight back.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Two California pollsters found that Newsom’s recent political pivot did not endear him to state voters, either.
‘Bully pulpit’
But there is some potentially good news in all this for Newsom.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
As the video continued, the group's initial uncertainty turned into a tender grooming session, endearing viewers who watched them bond.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for endear
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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endear
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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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