endear
verb (used with object)
to make dear, esteemed, or beloved.
are endearing
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present progressiveof endear.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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PENCHANSKY, who is tall with dark hair and likes to wear bright colors, says she’s most drawn to clients who are endearing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Millie is undeniably stunning, and her quirky facial expressions in response to moments of awkwardness in the villa are endearing.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2021
Sometimes this results in characters who are endearing, if a little flat, because their peculiarities exist solely to serve as narrative fodder — but not always.
From Salon ● Dec. 1, 2020
Although many of its subjects are endearing characters, the film’s scattered approach undermines its point about the simple endurance of an artifact.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2017
The results are endearing and social media-ready; the Twitter hashtag #PoseLikethePrez is involved.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 19, 2017
