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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And as endearing a protagonist as Evan makes, English Teacher would probably work still better as a true ensemble — if only there were more time to kick back with the rest of the cast.
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2024
Pundits argue that his military service might endear him to the state’s deep-red desert voters.
—Alden Woods, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
But a shoutout is also due to Kaitlin Olson, who blends endearing pathos with perfect comic timing as Hacks' DJ.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2024
The Princess of Wales' upbringing outside of the royal fold is part of what endears her to so many, Jobson recently told PEOPLE.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2024
Pundits argue that his military service might endear him to the state’s deep-red desert voters.
—Alden Woods, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
But a shoutout is also due to Kaitlin Olson, who blends endearing pathos with perfect comic timing as Hacks' DJ.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2024
The Princess of Wales' upbringing outside of the royal fold is part of what endears her to so many, Jobson recently told PEOPLE.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
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endear
verb
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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