endeared; endearing; endears
1
: to cause to become beloved or admired
her generosity has endeared her to the public
2
obsolete
: to make higher in cost, value, or estimation
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Before your mini-golf triumph (or endearing defeat!), swing by to grab some cold drinks (Peter Pan is B.Y.O.B).
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
The young actor's infectious chemistry with onscreen parents Heathcliff (Bill Cosby) and Clair (Phylicia Rashad) endeared him to an entire generation of TV viewers and earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 July 2025
His quick feet, effort level and willingness to fight through picks endeared him to fans so much so that his name was chanted at Madison Square Garden during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals .
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The educational fishing show endeared the Evergreen High School and CSU alum to anglers of all ages, including Succarde, who looked forward to watching it every weekend growing up.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
The young actor's infectious chemistry with onscreen parents Heathcliff (Bill Cosby) and Clair (Phylicia Rashad) endeared him to an entire generation of TV viewers and earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 July 2025
His quick feet, effort level and willingness to fight through picks endeared him to fans so much so that his name was chanted at Madison Square Garden during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals .
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The educational fishing show endeared the Evergreen High School and CSU alum to anglers of all ages, including Succarde, who looked forward to watching it every weekend growing up.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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endear
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en·dear
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: to cause to become dear or beloved
her generosity has endeared her to the public
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