endear

verb

en·​dear in-ˈdir 

en-

endeared; endearing; endears

transitive verb

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Moore's portrayal of Ralphie Parker's teacher, notably in the iconic flagpole scene, endeared her to generations of fans. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

But after endearing us to this eager and innocent narrator, Saunders blindsides us. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Perry apparently has two former All-Stars in mind, one who has already endeared himself to the organization and another who seeks a return to the NBA after a once-promising career was derailed by injuries. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

And this is yet another example of Perez’s love for baseball, an infectious enthusiasm that endears him to fans. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing endear

• endear to

Rhymes for endear

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir

Kids Definition

endear

verb

en·​dear in-ˈdi(ə)r 

: to cause to become dear or beloved

her generosity has endeared her to the public