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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The Princess of Wales' upbringing outside of the royal fold is part of what endears her to so many, Jobson recently told PEOPLE.
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Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
Each win only endeared him more to an enraptured French crowd, which cheered him on at every event.
—Gadi Schwartz, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024
Walz, with his Midwest appeal, could easily endear himself in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, states that are in play.
—Marianna Sotomayor, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
Men’s Sprinting American Noah Lyles, the defending world champion in the 100 m and 200 m, hasn’t exactly endeared himself to his fellow countrymen over the years.
—Sean Gregory / Paris, TIME, 30 July 2024
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Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
Each win only endeared him more to an enraptured French crowd, which cheered him on at every event.
—Gadi Schwartz, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024
Walz, with his Midwest appeal, could easily endear himself in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, states that are in play.
—Marianna Sotomayor, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
Men’s Sprinting American Noah Lyles, the defending world champion in the 100 m and 200 m, hasn’t exactly endeared himself to his fellow countrymen over the years.
—Sean Gregory / Paris, TIME, 30 July 2024
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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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