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
The close-up picture, which showcased Meeks' piercing blue eyes, endeared him to many despite his criminal past.
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Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Every horse of ours has some endearing trait.
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Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
The force of the example, as Taggart explains, lies in us forgetting that Lizzo was once an oddball rapper-flautist who was anointed by Prince; an indie artist with pipes who endeared herself to mean Brooklyn gays.
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Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
As a broadcaster, King endeared himself to a new generation of Bulls supporters.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for endear
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Every horse of ours has some endearing trait.
—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
The force of the example, as Taggart explains, lies in us forgetting that Lizzo was once an oddball rapper-flautist who was anointed by Prince; an indie artist with pipes who endeared herself to mean Brooklyn gays.
—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
As a broadcaster, King endeared himself to a new generation of Bulls supporters.
—
ABC News,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for endear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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Miss Manners commends it as better than the usual aggressive-aggressive behavior — and more effective.
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Donning a loud orange and curly wig, Tel commended KC for its hospitality as a host city.
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Begin by massaging skin with a hydrating moisturizer and primer.
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Deirdre massaged my limbs while the cups went to work on my perpetually achy upper back.
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If a debtor refused to coöperate, Pitman might ingratiate himself, explaining, truthfully, that having the key sure would help him out, or that, without it, the lienholder would bundle the cost of making a new one into the price of getting the vehicle out of hock.
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No doubt the Cady of this Cape Fear has the intelligence to try the same tactics, but one of the major ways the TV adaptation has distinguished itself from the movies — and has, finally, gotten itself into a groove — is that Cady has worked to ingratiate himself with the Bowdens.
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To compliment the sights, NASA also produced new sonifications—a method to transform astronomical information into often ethereal soundscapes.
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Each brings something different to the table and compliments the other by filling in for the other's weaknesses.
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Imanaga recovered a bit after the leadoff home run, but the Cardinals lineup coaxed long at-bats and drove up his pitch count, chasing the left-hander from the game after 4 2/3 innings.
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With such flexibility, this kind of synthetic cell could eventually be coaxed to create new materials, such as biofuels and drugs, and help researchers study disease.
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The State Department on Tuesday congratulated conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori after she was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election by a razor-thin margin.
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In 2010, on Respect for the Aged Day, Japanese officials sought out a Tokyo man named Sogen Kato to congratulate him on living to a hundred and eleven.
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An honest summary would still pass the buck to the voters on a grossly dishonest scheme, but at least the voters might recognize a description that doesn’t cajole, coax and mislead them.
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After years of lobbying, cajoling – virtually pleading – state lawmakers back in 2024 finally granted the state Lottery an online presence.
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So people are looking to online forums to find that guidance, and to find those people to worship, in a way.
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How long will families have to live on the edge of fear to remain on constant alert simply to worship, learn and gather in peace?
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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