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
Examples of endear in a Sentence
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And for a long time, Mr. Justice and his family’s companies have managed to stave off one threat after another with wily legal tactics notably at odds with the aw-shucks persona that has endeared him to so many West Virginians.
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Maureen Farrell, New York Times, 12 May 2024
For example, Carl Fredricksen, the grumpy yet endearing retired balloon salesman from Pixar’s Up (2009), is listed as the host for a stay in a recreation of the movie’s house in Abiquiu, New Mexico.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2024
Lim suggested that her stardom could endear Taiwan to younger generations of Americans, at a time when the island of 23 million people is turning to the United States for more support as China has threatened to take it over by force if necessary.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
Hathaway is radiant, the earnest, twinkling energy that endeared her to audiences with her debut in The Princess Diaries returning full throttle, with the bumps and bruises of age and experience offering richer colors and deeper shades.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
Pegging herself as the best option to avoid another Trump presidency also endeared Haley to independents and even some Democratic donors.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
Justin Hartley makes for a likable lead as Colter Shaw, a dreamy outdoors loner freelancing his survivalist instinct services to two endearing dog-loving bosses and couple (Robin Weigert and Abby McEnany).
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
This approach not only endears her to fans but also resonates with a broader audience that values authenticity and conscious consumerism.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
His instincts as a pass defender and fearlessness against the run will endear him to most coaches.
51.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024
Maureen Farrell, New York Times, 12 May 2024
For example, Carl Fredricksen, the grumpy yet endearing retired balloon salesman from Pixar’s Up (2009), is listed as the host for a stay in a recreation of the movie’s house in Abiquiu, New Mexico.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2024
Lim suggested that her stardom could endear Taiwan to younger generations of Americans, at a time when the island of 23 million people is turning to the United States for more support as China has threatened to take it over by force if necessary.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
Hathaway is radiant, the earnest, twinkling energy that endeared her to audiences with her debut in The Princess Diaries returning full throttle, with the bumps and bruises of age and experience offering richer colors and deeper shades.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
Pegging herself as the best option to avoid another Trump presidency also endeared Haley to independents and even some Democratic donors.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
Justin Hartley makes for a likable lead as Colter Shaw, a dreamy outdoors loner freelancing his survivalist instinct services to two endearing dog-loving bosses and couple (Robin Weigert and Abby McEnany).
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
This approach not only endears her to fans but also resonates with a broader audience that values authenticity and conscious consumerism.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
His instincts as a pass defender and fearlessness against the run will endear him to most coaches.
51.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024
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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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