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
Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Drawing a direct correlation between cannabis and crime, Wolff endeared himself to Anslinger by claiming without the slightest evidence to have identified 200 million cannabis addicts worldwide, each one a dire threat to American values.
—Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
However, the dog's persistence proved far too endearing to ignore, and the human eventually gave in, stepping into the hallway to play along.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Not a grown adult who will challenge them and hold them to account, but a subservient voice that will give them compliments and find their faults endearing.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Audiences have been captivated by identical twins through endearing comedies about reuniting twins, thrillers about mistaken identities, medical horrors, quirky dark comedies, and everything in between.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Drawing a direct correlation between cannabis and crime, Wolff endeared himself to Anslinger by claiming without the slightest evidence to have identified 200 million cannabis addicts worldwide, each one a dire threat to American values.
—Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Anyway, David’s obsession with milk is equal parts endearing and disturbing.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
However, the dog's persistence proved far too endearing to ignore, and the human eventually gave in, stepping into the hallway to play along.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
There’s solid physical comedy, clever quips, and endearing family bonding — and Meester isn’t the only actor capable of delivering them.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Not a grown adult who will challenge them and hold them to account, but a subservient voice that will give them compliments and find their faults endearing.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
Adjective
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Look forward to playtime with the adorable animals (the kittens are adoptable), along with social media-worthy photo activations, healthy bites from Vale, matcha lattes and coffee.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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Case in point: These adorable Papillio by Birkenstock sandals, 41 percent off, provide an extra inch of height but still have the same comfy cork footbed the brand is known for.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Jacquemus Opens Los Angeles Boutique—Attendees For Opening Include Lori Harvey And Laura Harrier Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, French fashion house Jacquemus has unveiled its new boutique within a charming rustic home.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bringing in this charming, unpredictable element illustrates Rowlson-Hall’s approach to embracing life in all its beauty and complications.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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This should be shocking not only to judges, but to the intuitive sense of liberty that Americans far removed from courthouses still hold dear.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Following the news, Scorsese remembered Robertson as a dear friend and a rare talent.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the sweet mash process, a fresh mash is made every time.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Delicately sweet figs balance the tang and sour bite of balsamic vinegar.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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