endear
verb (used with object)
to make dear, esteemed, or beloved.
endeared
Example Sentences
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Obama endeared himself to voters, especially younger ones, by coming off as the cool college professor who manages to sound erudite without being condescending.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
That lighthearted attitude is what endeared Wallace to Randolph before the teen even joined the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Years later, she endeared herself to the public when she appeared in 2010 on the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" show where celebrities with no dance experience are paired with a professional partner.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
But his avuncular personality endeared him to three conservative colleagues who are now the court’s most senior members.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
I ain’t at all endeared to the friendliness between Jackson and Katherine.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
