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
Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
But since the 2024 election, Zuckerberg has taken steps to endear himself to the president and his MAGA supporters.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Onscreen, she was known for playing endearing, unique and sometimes eccentric characters.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
His sights are set on the present, living between the soul-searching and endearing bliss of Kicking My Feet.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Along the way, his play and humility — not just his taste in wine — have endeared him to teammates.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
But since the 2024 election, Zuckerberg has taken steps to endear himself to the president and his MAGA supporters.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
That endearing, but hazardous, habit ended several years ago when the rail was dug up and repurposed for an eventual 63-mile walking and biking trail called the Monon South Trail, running from New Albany to Mitchell in southern Indiana.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Onscreen, she was known for playing endearing, unique and sometimes eccentric characters.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
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
His sights are set on the present, living between the soul-searching and endearing bliss of Kicking My Feet.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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Between Kim's eyebrows, Kendall's silly face and adorable newborn Kylie, Kris certainly had a full house.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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To make these adorable wine cork place cards, cut a horizontal slit across the top of the wine cork and slide in a place card.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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For them, socialism has meant only a hankering for state tyranny and brazen assaults on property rights that, together, threaten the beliefs every patriotic citizen holds dear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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That, dear reader, is a mission worth pursuing.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vionic Women’s Uptown Mary Jane Flat These Mary Jane shoes are equal parts sweet and versatile.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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These sweet, bright orange fruits are in season during the fall and early winter and offer a host of health benefits.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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