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
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Nick endeared himself to the zoo staff and visitors because of his large size, his goofy grin and his gentle nature, according to people who work with him in Denver.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Illness devastates the novel’s humble, endearing protagonist, who bravely crosses class boundaries in her enthralling search for peace.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The viral video showcased the pair's endearing bond that defies typical cat-dog dynamics, and has sparked an outpouring of adoring comments from animal lovers on the platform.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Terminal 1, especially by comparison to Terminal 2, has not exactly endeared itself to passengers for its culinary offerings in recent years.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Nick endeared himself to the zoo staff and visitors because of his large size, his goofy grin and his gentle nature, according to people who work with him in Denver.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Anchoring the show as Maizy is the endearing Danielle Wade, who sings with a nuanced country twang.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Illness devastates the novel’s humble, endearing protagonist, who bravely crosses class boundaries in her enthralling search for peace.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Fans of Agatha Christie-style cozy mysteries will have a blast puzzling these out alongside our endearing fake-detective.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The viral video showcased the pair's endearing bond that defies typical cat-dog dynamics, and has sparked an outpouring of adoring comments from animal lovers on the platform.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
Adjective
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Sarah Annett, 34, has taken TikTok by storm after capturing the adorable bond between her grandad, Walter Annett, and his cat named Angus.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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What Jay has created, together with legend-in the-making Michael Strassner and the adorable Liz Larsen, is pure cinematic gold.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Charlie, a charming student, agrees to help if Avery pretends to be her girlfriend to make an ex jealous.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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The subject matter is a little near-and-dear to my heart as a TV critic.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Versace Medusa ’95 Satin Corset Top This, dear reader, is the exact Versace corset top that Swift sported not only while out and about with Travis Kelce but also during a surprise SNL appearance in October 2023.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The post included a number of photos and videos, with the first slide showing a sweet snap of Anstead, 46, holding Hudson as Haack, 42, poses beside them with a big smile.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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