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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Along the way, his play and humility — not just his taste in wine — have endeared him to teammates.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
But since the 2024 election, Zuckerberg has taken steps to endear himself to the president and his MAGA supporters.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
When Denji first sees Reze’s face, the sun breaks through the clouds in a burst of light in a goofy but endearing metaphor for his instant infatuation.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
But since the 2024 election, Zuckerberg has taken steps to endear himself to the president and his MAGA supporters.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
When Denji first sees Reze’s face, the sun breaks through the clouds in a burst of light in a goofy but endearing metaphor for his instant infatuation.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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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