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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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
you have to wonder about people who don't find kittens and puppies endearing
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
his impish sense of humor is one of his more endearing traits
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as in worshiping
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
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
Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Onscreen, she was known for playing endearing, unique and sometimes eccentric characters.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
The pressure Alex, who is endowed by Martin with endearing softness and paralyzing self-doubt, feels to be a brave cop, a strong father, and the righteous hero of this story can’t be separated from his experience as a trans man still honing his relationship to masculinity.
—Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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.
—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
Adjective
Beauvoir’s letters show a softer, surprisingly endearing side of the pioneering feminist, and Acocella mines them for the delightful and the dirty.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Onscreen, she was known for playing endearing, unique and sometimes eccentric characters.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
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That said, what this seemingly outlandish tour expressed was a message about the inefficient, yet deeply endearing creations and art that are born when people try to make things through trial and error, or struggle to accomplish something — and ultimately about how people live.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
The pressure Alex, who is endowed by Martin with endearing softness and paralyzing self-doubt, feels to be a brave cop, a strong father, and the righteous hero of this story can’t be separated from his experience as a trans man still honing his relationship to masculinity.
—Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
Adjective
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Palmer wrote alongside a few adorable shots of her little one.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Merry Moments Holiday Throw The only thing better than new holiday pillows to dress up your space is a $5, oh-so-adorable throw.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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From learning how to order a pint to sharing your snacks, the culture is full of charming traditions and surprising rules.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both are charming, sociable and irresistible, drawing others in while on daily walks or at any gathering.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The world of cinema so dear to Garavani started to approach the designer.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Oh, and also Brian Klugman, the director is a dear friend of my manager.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Fox's nails may have been dipped in blood (red nail polish), but the rest of her look was soft and sweet—a fun contrast against the bloody gown.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Aside from buying beans, my go-to is a cortado with almond milk and — hear me out — quarter-sweet simple syrup.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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