as in to commend
to cause (someone) to be loved or admired by (someone or something)
They endeared themselves to the whole town.
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Recent Examples of endear
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.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
One of Braun’s accomplishments in Denver has been his ability to learn from and endear himself to the franchise superstar.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
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.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Busting cops did not endear him to his former colleagues in blue, not surprisingly.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
One of Braun’s accomplishments in Denver has been his ability to learn from and endear himself to the franchise superstar.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
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.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Busting cops did not endear him to his former colleagues in blue, not surprisingly.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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While some on social media commended Curtis for having empathy toward someone with vastly different political views, others criticized her for appearing to excuse Kirk's controversial messaging, particularly his rejection of transgender people.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dicus commended Nunez, KNBC reported.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Cornerback Darnay Holmes, suffering from a thigh cramp and desperate to return to the game in the final minutes, pulled down his uniform pants — exposing his backside — while a trainer vigorously massaged the area.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some bridesmaids prayed, others massaged her head, while others burned Palo Santo and turned to natural remedies.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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After Polly ingratiates herself within the Morales family, Caitlyn starts noticing some disturbing behaviors.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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While Carter is getting ingratiated into defensive coordinator Shane Bowen's schemes, edge rusher Brian Burns is having a marvelous season for New York.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Alongside his wife Hayley Erbert and friend Jill, judge complimented the cast on their performances in the Halloween night episode.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Martin notably pointed out that Pugh found the perfect green that would compliment Thompson’s skin tone.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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One of his former teachers was still there, coaxing students to line up neatly.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Landau had to coax them into it.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
25 Oct. 2025
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Markle publicly congratulated the couple and liked Swift’s Instagram announcement of her engagement to Kelce.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Oct. 2025
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Deputy prime minister Simon Harris also congratulated Connolly for her victory which is expected to be formally announced later on Saturday.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In one of the most harrowing scenes in the movie, a drunken Douglas Springsteen cajoles a young Bruce into a bedroom slapping game that begins to border on genuine physical abuse.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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But, rather than give up, Azel became a pickleball advocate, tirelessly educating, lobbying and cajoling politicians, park directors and anyone else who would listen about the incredible growth of the sport nation-wide.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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There is no discernible border; residents live, work and worship interchangeably between the two towns.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sanskrit speakers worshipped Dyaus Pitr, or Sky Father.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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