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 massaging
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
David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Close is known for her bluntness and passion that has endeared her to fans and to her players.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
For their version, TWS added an endearing shoulder shake to the choreography that enticed a slew of A-list Korean celebrities to imitate them.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Erika Beras, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Fernandez is endearing as both Spade’s loyal girl friday Effie and his nutty mistress Iva.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
This slogan for Lay’s potato chips seemed endearing in mid-20th-century America, before the rise of the obesity epidemic.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Close is known for her bluntness and passion that has endeared her to fans and to her players.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
His answer is almost painfully endearing.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
For their version, TWS added an endearing shoulder shake to the choreography that enticed a slew of A-list Korean celebrities to imitate them.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Robby the chef has lots of endearing qualities.
—Erika Beras, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Fernandez is endearing as both Spade’s loyal girl friday Effie and his nutty mistress Iva.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
Adjective
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Prince Louis is one year older and still just as adorable.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The kid-amenity highlight for me was a ridiculously adorable teepee placed in our room with Thai jungle animals and flora painted on the interior.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The town is full of charming attractions, like the interactive Maison de Sancerre, and cozy restaurants and cafés.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This charming town of under 5,000 people is dotted with towering coastal redwoods and is known for its easy access to the peacefully flowing waters of the Russian River.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jane Goodall was a dear friend of mine.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The body is not a source of strength or pleasure or play but a site from which to grab as much power as one can and hold on to it for dear life.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is very family-friendly, and cots (complete with sweet Ambasciatori Palace teddy bears) can be placed in all rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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