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
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
The logic behind this plan doesn’t completely hold up, but the execution leads to an entertaining and endearing coming-of-age drama.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 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
His Charles is endearing but also lined with sadness.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
The logic behind this plan doesn’t completely hold up, but the execution leads to an entertaining and endearing coming-of-age drama.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 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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The PJs are available in five styles overall, including an adorable strawberry print and striped pattern.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Watch the video below, where the New Zealand rockers forage in blue raincoats and encounter some adorable cows.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
28 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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Then, Lohan smiles, unknowingly recreating a version of that photo Ganatra holds so dear as a reminder of the love that went into their Freakier adventure.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Those who grew up with them often have dear memories of baking and eating them with family.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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The cocktail consists of vanilla vodka, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth and a splash of Canada Dry.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.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 9 May. 2025.
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