endears (to)

Definition of endears (to)next
present tense third-person singular of endear (to)

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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
  • In a matter of days, Adam ingratiates himself with each member of the Tanner clan.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
  • After Polly ingratiates herself within the Morales family, Caitlyn starts noticing some disturbing behaviors.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Oct. 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
  • The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Back at the cooking lesson, Meredith eventually joins them, but is so in a huff that even their instructor, Giovanni, takes notice and consoles her.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
  • 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
  • The base blends sesame and rice bran oils for a cushiony, fast-absorbing texture that immediately comforts dry skin.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her.
    Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Play disarms fear by building trust and reminding teams that creativity and connection thrive in wonder, not worry.
    Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The Justice Department contends that judges have no authority to second-guess the president’s emergency findings, and doing so disarms his ability to effectively negotiate with other countries.
    Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • With their help, Spain pacifies China, which becomes the jewel in the Spanish imperial crown and a strategic platform for further conquest.
    Big Think, Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Her younger sister, meanwhile, pacifies their father with silence.
    Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 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 27 Jan. 2026.

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