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
His approach as broker endeared him to both Charles and Diana, winning the trust of the warring parties, in itself a monumental feat.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This mix has endeared him to an audience of mostly teenage and 20-something girls who were screaming every word back to him.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
One of the most talked-about, endearing moments of the ceremony was Stunna’s emotional response.
—Nathan Vinson, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
His influence with younger conservatives helped Trump secure his presidency, which endeared the conservative activist to the president.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This mix has endeared him to an audience of mostly teenage and 20-something girls who were screaming every word back to him.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
One of the most talked-about, endearing moments of the ceremony was Stunna’s emotional response.
—Nathan Vinson, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
His influence with younger conservatives helped Trump secure his presidency, which endeared the conservative activist to the president.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for endear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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Multiple reviewers commend the sneakers for workouts, but they can also be worn outside of the gym.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Woods commended his deputies Monday for working through the night to find Speight.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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When your shoulders ache or feel stiff, your first instinct might be to stretch or massage them.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, massage the area, do gentle stretches, or place ice or heating packs in 20- to 30-minute bouts on your body.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Newly acquired Green Bay Packers star pass-rusher Micah Parsons wasted no time ingratiating himself into the Packers-Detroit Lions rivalry.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Grieving a twin brother is fundamental to their friendship, and Roman has no idea that Dennis has lied to ingratiate himself into his life.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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To build stronger work relationships with a manager, consider using some workplace flattery like complimenting the way your boss conducted a meeting or asking for career advice, Pfeffer said.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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When Ashley’s name comes up, Rachel compliments Ashley on using her as a shield, while Will says Ash joined a solid alliance that protected her throughout the game.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
28 Sep. 2025
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The ultimate letdown came in the eighth inning, when the Phillies — down 5-3 — loaded the bases against Tyler Glasnow to coax Alex Vesia from the Dodgers bullpen.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Long-time teacher Jan Cornelison admired the photographer for trying to coax smiles out of her fifth graders.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Fiala congratulated Babis and conceded defeat.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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After Swift’s engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce went public in August, local establishments such as Pursuit Spirits and Ten20 Craft Brewery congratulated the famous couple with cheeky Instagram posts.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The United States also developed measures to cajole and coerce other countries into remaining nonnuclear, including extending security assurances, supporting civilian scientific endeavors, and threatening to cut off military support and impose economic penalties on proliferating states.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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Desperate to cajole readers away from their phones, these writers deploy online language and screen-friendly forms.—
Robert Rubsam,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to the latest statement from the Greater Manchester Police (GMP), a large number of people were worshipping at the synagogue when the attack happened at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Quote of the day Shakya’s 2-year-old daughter, Aryatara, was chosen in Nepal as the new living goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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