endears (to)

present tense third-person singular of endear (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endears (to)
Verb
  • The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice!
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The result is a fun project that placates the listener looking for smooth R&B, but offers more than a few tricks for those seeking some boundary-pushing.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Gerard Powers consoles his 10-year-old stepson who is lying on the couch on board a cruise ship.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.
    Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Julia comforts him with a soothing song, offering her Saint Anthony necklace to watch over him.
    Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Israel has not yet responded to the offer, vowing to continue the war until Hamas disarms and releases all hostages.
    WAFAA SHURAFA, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.
    EW.com, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Her younger sister, meanwhile, pacifies their father with silence.
    Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Using Probiotic Supplements As mentioned above, there’s a (very small) amount of evidence that eating probiotic cheese calms the effects of drinking.
    Jamie Ducharme, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Research shows that spending time in green spaces calms the nervous system and reduces stress.
    Jessica DuLong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Endears (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endears%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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