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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This has not always endeared him to some Democratic partisans.
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Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
As the top driver at his regional French shipping company, Étienne always delivers on schedule and serves as a role model for new recruits, including the unruly if endearing Jordan (Armindo Alves de Sa), who’s only starting to learn the ropes.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Funny enough, one thing that has really endeared fans is its room for improvement.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
These stylistic flourishes work to endear Dua to the audience.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
As the top driver at his regional French shipping company, Étienne always delivers on schedule and serves as a role model for new recruits, including the unruly if endearing Jordan (Armindo Alves de Sa), who’s only starting to learn the ropes.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Funny enough, one thing that has really endeared fans is its room for improvement.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
These stylistic flourishes work to endear Dua to the audience.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 May 2026
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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endear
verb
en·dear
in-ˈdi(ə)r 
: to cause to become dear or beloved
her generosity has endeared her to the public
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