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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
These positions, along with his personal modesty and steadfast advocacy for the poor and immigrants, endeared him to political progressives the world over but also inspired a significant conservative backlash, both in the church and without.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2025
At least his brand of evil maniac is kind of funny and endearing.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 May 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
The duet leans into old-school hip-hop sounds and deals with some fairly negative emotions, which may have helped endear the tune to many listeners thanks to its striking honesty.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
These positions, along with his personal modesty and steadfast advocacy for the poor and immigrants, endeared him to political progressives the world over but also inspired a significant conservative backlash, both in the church and without.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Adjective
Working at Southern Living has given me a fun and endearing look into other mothers and daughters.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2025
At least his brand of evil maniac is kind of funny and endearing.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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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
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That means a revisit for old fans who grew up with Stitch's shenanigans alongside his young Hawaiian bestie Lilo and a fresh bunch of little movie lovers discovering the adorable pals for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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On Thursday, May 22, Hailey, 28, shared an adorable photo on her Instagram Stories to celebrate the infant turning 9 months old.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Measuring over 4 feet tall and just shy of two feet wide, this charming furniture find offers loads of storage in both top and bottom compartments.—
Alexandra Kay,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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And that, dear reader, is where the danger list comes in.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Many things in my past--circumstances, relationships, events, situations, obligations, wrong actions and disappointments--have come into my life in my 92 years of earth living, 74 of them knowing our dear Savior.—
H.D. McCarty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Stop into Bodega Ultima for lunch, and save room for something sweet (perhaps the turtle crunch cheesecake) at The Boll Weevil Café & Sweetery.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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In reality, Biel and Banks have sweet relationships of their own, with husbands Justin Timberlake and Max Handelman, respectively Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks star as twisted sisters in the mysterious thriller, The Better Sister.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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