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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That said, what this seemingly outlandish tour expressed was a message about the inefficient, yet deeply endearing creations and art that are born when people try to make things through trial and error, or struggle to accomplish something — and ultimately about how people live.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
The pressure Alex, who is endowed by Martin with endearing softness and paralyzing self-doubt, feels to be a brave cop, a strong father, and the righteous hero of this story can’t be separated from his experience as a trans man still honing his relationship to masculinity.
—Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
His approach as broker endeared him to both Charles and Diana, winning the trust of the warring parties, in itself a monumental feat.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This mix has endeared him to an audience of mostly teenage and 20-something girls who were screaming every word back to him.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
The pressure Alex, who is endowed by Martin with endearing softness and paralyzing self-doubt, feels to be a brave cop, a strong father, and the righteous hero of this story can’t be separated from his experience as a trans man still honing his relationship to masculinity.
—Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
His approach as broker endeared him to both Charles and Diana, winning the trust of the warring parties, in itself a monumental feat.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This mix has endeared him to an audience of mostly teenage and 20-something girls who were screaming every word back to him.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 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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