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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Their rugged endurance is what endears Jeeps to car-lovers with a sense of history and who appreciate the significance of a vehicle that defined an indefatigable generation.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
One of the ways Bradley has endeared himself to supporters is his natural tenacity when defending — but that aggression does get him into trouble.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Busting cops did not endear him to his former colleagues in blue, not surprisingly.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
That blend has endeared Weiss to readers and power players in Los Angeles, where her friendship with A-List celebrities and media moguls has been well documented.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
One of the ways Bradley has endeared himself to supporters is his natural tenacity when defending — but that aggression does get him into trouble.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Busting cops did not endear him to his former colleagues in blue, not surprisingly.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
That blend has endeared Weiss to readers and power players in Los Angeles, where her friendship with A-List celebrities and media moguls has been well documented.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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endear
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: to cause to become dear or beloved
her generosity has endeared her to the public
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