ENDEAR Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

endear

verb

Definition of endear

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 Here’s the truth about Malkin, the part of his story that remains somewhat confounding if not endearing. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The squabbling banter between the two is priceless, even endearing. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 That lighthearted attitude is what endeared Wallace to Randolph before the teen even joined the team. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 There’s something endearing about one of the world’s most prestigious motorcycle makers almost disappearing into oblivion and making a full-fledged resurgence with a fresh approach. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for endear

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Stern and his team commended how Pastore acted in his final scene on the show.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
In all, the review from animal welfare consulting firm Team Shelter USA commends the department’s medical and surgical care, low euthanasia rates, foster program and enrichment facilities for animals at the Carlsbad shelter.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of commend

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By dint of being more active than Harris – and others – have been, Newsom has been able to ingratiate himself with donors.

— Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 16 July 2026
What drives her attempt to use female solidarity as a way to ingratiate herself with Priscilla, a woman who is seemingly her enemy?

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of ingratiate

Verb

Avalos complimented his players’ ability to embrace hard work and not run away from it throughout the offseason.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
During an interview with SensaCine México posted on Friday, July 24, the couple shared a little PDA after being complimented on their professional careers together.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of compliment

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His attorneys feared Paul was trying to coax Fauci to say something under oath that could be misconstrued and used to prosecute him.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Toasting brings out a different side of the wood, coaxing greater sweetness and vanilla while softening sharper tannins and creating a fuller, rounder body.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of coax

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Carr issued a statement congratulating Thumann Severs but did not express any wish for a five-member commission.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
Chances are you answer emails while sitting in meetings, listen to podcasts while exercising, scroll your phone while standing in line and congratulate ourselves for squeezing more into every hour.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of congratulate

Verb

In the clip, Bottomley’s character can be seen cajoling Howells’ Taylor into having a drink and letting loose at a house party.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
The Oscar winner cajoles a reluctant LookingGlass, who plays Amziah’s former foster child Kateri, into singing along.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cajole

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Set in a Manhattan luxury building whose Satan-worshipping tenants engage in ritualistic killings, the movie starred Zazie Beetz.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
His mother, who worshipped Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, never missed one of FDR’s fireside chats.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

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