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
Terminal 1, especially by comparison to Terminal 2, has not exactly endeared itself to passengers for its culinary offerings in recent years.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Nick endeared himself to the zoo staff and visitors because of his large size, his goofy grin and his gentle nature, according to people who work with him in Denver.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Such gestures have only endeared her to her hard-core leftist fan base.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
His vulnerabilities endeared him to millions across the globe, helping fans who had similar experiences feel less alone.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Nick endeared himself to the zoo staff and visitors because of his large size, his goofy grin and his gentle nature, according to people who work with him in Denver.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Such gestures have only endeared her to her hard-core leftist fan base.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
His vulnerabilities endeared him to millions across the globe, helping fans who had similar experiences feel less alone.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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Police commended the students for alerting their bus driver.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Work it into the fabric by massaging it with the pads of your fingers or by rubbing the fabric against itself.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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In order to get the best results, apply a small amount to clean, dry skin in the evening, gently massaged in until it’s fully absorbed.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 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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Packaged in the same upscale 750ml bottle as the previous 18 editions, but with a deep navy-blue label complimented by gold accents.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Start by complimenting their service or product, and feel free to crack jokes and make small talk with the rep.—
Rose Han,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Steve gently coaxes him back to school, where the film crew is causing havoc.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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After ordering his security detail to cut the feed on all his cameras, Prater captures Harrison at gunpoint and coaxes Dexter to return to the wine room.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
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When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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But weeks later, as Biden was being sworn into office, Cawthorn would be one of 17 freshmen who wrote to Biden congratulating him on his election and asking for bipartisanship.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Investors won’t be cajoled by pressure from the Oval Office to continue buying either, said Desmond Lachman, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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After years of cajoling workers, employers are taking a harder line.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Promote people who can lead people, not just worship AI.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yet the music icon, still worshiped decades after his death, was intimidated by one artist.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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