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
Examples of endear in a Sentence
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Pegging herself as the best option to avoid another Trump presidency also endeared Haley to independents and even some Democratic donors.
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Paolo Confino, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
Justin Hartley makes for a likable lead as Colter Shaw, a dreamy outdoors loner freelancing his survivalist instinct services to two endearing dog-loving bosses and couple (Robin Weigert and Abby McEnany).
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
This approach not only endears her to fans but also resonates with a broader audience that values authenticity and conscious consumerism.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
His instincts as a pass defender and fearlessness against the run will endear him to most coaches.
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—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024
The fact that these drinks can be sold at a premium has endeared them to stores, Baskin said.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Their combination of sprightly cuteness, small size and determination — they were originally bred to roust badgers — endear them to many.
—Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Reese was allegedly given the nickname based on her love for eyelash extensions, long nails and love of the color pink, but her style of play on the court is what endeared her to the Tiger faithful.
—Thomas Baker, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Such distinctions, however, did not deter Johnson from seizing more chances to endear himself to Trump.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2024
Paolo Confino, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
Justin Hartley makes for a likable lead as Colter Shaw, a dreamy outdoors loner freelancing his survivalist instinct services to two endearing dog-loving bosses and couple (Robin Weigert and Abby McEnany).
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
This approach not only endears her to fans but also resonates with a broader audience that values authenticity and conscious consumerism.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
His instincts as a pass defender and fearlessness against the run will endear him to most coaches.
51.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024
The fact that these drinks can be sold at a premium has endeared them to stores, Baskin said.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Their combination of sprightly cuteness, small size and determination — they were originally bred to roust badgers — endear them to many.
—Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Reese was allegedly given the nickname based on her love for eyelash extensions, long nails and love of the color pink, but her style of play on the court is what endeared her to the Tiger faithful.
—Thomas Baker, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Such distinctions, however, did not deter Johnson from seizing more chances to endear himself to Trump.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2024
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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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