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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But Sikich said Kirsten also endeared herself to her peers and staff.
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Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Gary Gerould has endeared himself to generations of fans as one of the most beloved figures in franchise history over 41 seasons as the radio voice of the Sacramento Kings.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
But another spring meltdown will not endear himself to new owners who expect their coaches to be the calm face of the organization.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
This slogan for Lay’s potato chips seemed endearing in mid-20th-century America, before the rise of the obesity epidemic.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
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Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Gary Gerould has endeared himself to generations of fans as one of the most beloved figures in franchise history over 41 seasons as the radio voice of the Sacramento Kings.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
But another spring meltdown will not endear himself to new owners who expect their coaches to be the calm face of the organization.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
This slogan for Lay’s potato chips seemed endearing in mid-20th-century America, before the rise of the obesity epidemic.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
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 16 Apr. 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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