as in commends
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 endears
His gregarious personality endears him well enough to an ample personal community, starting with his daughter, Francis (Ryan Kiera Armstrong).
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endears
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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Steve gently coaxes him back to school, where the film crew is causing havoc.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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After ordering his security detail to cut the feed on all his cameras, Prater captures Harrison at gunpoint and coaxes Dexter to return to the wine room.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the last tip meeting, Kerry congratulates his crew on a job well done.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes congratulates players after a first half scoring drive against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field on September 6, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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When Ashley’s name comes up, Rachel compliments Ashley on using her as a shield, while Will says Ash joined a solid alliance that protected her throughout the game.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
28 Sep. 2025
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To further her boho agenda, Lawrence paired the unique look with a pair of unexpected slouchy black boots and a low-maintenance blonde refresh that compliments the overall aesthetic.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the sardonic and calculating Dennis (Sweeney), who, based on a pre-accident romantic encounter with Rocky, seems to have a twink fetish, ingratiates himself into Roman’s life with a master plan.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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During a standout setpiece at the restaurant — opened after hours for the celebrity couple, to the bristling resentment of the staff — Tony sufficiently ingratiates himself with the Americans that Jack agrees to read Amin’s script.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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The firm has now revisited the model with a new open interior layout that flatters the small space and is designed for short stays or for use as a rental.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Endears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endears. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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