Endear
verb
To make someone fond of or feel affection for.
His kind nature endeared him to everyone he met.
Often appears as...
- endear oneself to
- endear to
verb
To make something appealing or attractive.
The simplicity of the game endeared it to millions of players worldwide.
Often appears as...
- endear to hearts
- endear to many
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To make someone fond of or feel affection for.
His kind nature endeared him to everyone he met.
Often appears as...
- endear oneself to
- endear to
verb
To make something appealing or attractive.
The simplicity of the game endeared it to millions of players worldwide.
Often appears as...
- endear to hearts
- endear to many
Usage tips
Approving
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Use 'endear' to express a deep emotional bond formed through kindness or love.
Her willingness to help everyone endeared her to the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Effect
'Endear' often implies a gradual process of becoming liked, not an instant attraction.
His persistent dedication eventually endeared him to his colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Trait Emphasis
When used, 'endear' highlights a positive quality that causes affection.
His sense of humor endeared him to the audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Use 'endear' to express a deep emotional bond formed through kindness or love.
Her willingness to help everyone endeared her to the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Effect
'Endear' often implies a gradual process of becoming liked, not an instant attraction.
His persistent dedication eventually endeared him to his colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Trait Emphasis
When used, 'endear' highlights a positive quality that causes affection.
His sense of humor endeared him to the audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Use 'endear' to express a deep emotional bond formed through kindness or love.
Her willingness to help everyone endeared her to the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Effect
'Endear' often implies a gradual process of becoming liked, not an instant attraction.
His persistent dedication eventually endeared him to his colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Trait Emphasis
When used, 'endear' highlights a positive quality that causes affection.
His sense of humor endeared him to the audience.
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Safari Live - Day 238 PIPE...
things and he really is a crazy crazy individual I thoroughly kind of enjoy following him around and seeing what he gets up to he's difficult not to like wasana so even if you're not a leopard fan spending time with him and watching his antics really kind of has to endear you to him as an individual like I say
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What we learn before...
evolved to aid the babies survival from the moment of birth the baby responds most to the voice of the person who is most likely to care for it its mother it even makes its cries sound like the mother's language which may further endear the baby to the mother and which
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The voices in my head PIPE...
Which I actually did, and which needless to say did not endear me to the faculty. In effect, a vicious cycle of fear, avoidance, mistrust and misunderstanding had been established, and this was a battle in which I felt powerless
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Young Lioness Saved from...
traveling with her eldest daughter flip has a soft spot for this lioness but she didn't endear herself to the people of poorest as a youngster she killed
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Safari Live - Day 238 PIPE...
things and he really is a crazy crazy individual I thoroughly kind of enjoy following him around and seeing what he gets up to he's difficult not to like wasana so even if you're not a leopard fan spending time with him and watching his antics really kind of has to endear you to him as an individual like I say
Video examples
What we learn before...
evolved to aid the babies survival from the moment of birth the baby responds most to the voice of the person who is most likely to care for it its mother it even makes its cries sound like the mother's language which may further endear the baby to the mother and which
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The voices in my head PIPE...
Which I actually did, and which needless to say did not endear me to the faculty. In effect, a vicious cycle of fear, avoidance, mistrust and misunderstanding had been established, and this was a battle in which I felt powerless
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Young Lioness Saved from...
traveling with her eldest daughter flip has a soft spot for this lioness but she didn't endear herself to the people of poorest as a youngster she killed
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Quote examples
Jim Ross
American Entertainer
When I first arrived in WWE after having a somewhat high profile on-air role in WCW, it was WrestleMania season. In a way, I was perceived to be the voice of WCW after the Ted Turner/TBS buyout of Jim Crockett Promotions. That 'claim to fame' did not endear me to many WWE personnel.
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Sami Zayn
Canadian Athlete
The more work you put in, and the more you constantly and consistently give good performances against good opponents and constantly exceed people's expectations, the more you really endear yourself to the crowd. That's how your career takes off - it's just consistency and time.
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Henry Louis Gates
American Critic
One principle I've been fighting for that doesn't endear me to a lot of people is that black people can be just as complicated and screwed up as white people. Our motives can be just as base and violent. Suffering does not necessarily ennoble you.
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Michael J. Knowles
American Author
In more tangible terms, the pumpkin spice latte shares many of the qualities that endear conservative politicians to their supporters and arouse disgust in their opponents. It's blunt, common, and unapologetically American.
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Susanna Reid
Women telling men to step out of roles so they can step into them isn't going to endear people to feminism. Neither is telling women they are betraying feminism by enjoying the pleasures of being a traditional housewife.
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Harvey Mackay
American Businessman
There is a time to provide advice and offer an opinion, and there is a time not to. Don't be too quick to offer unsolicited advice. It certainly will not endear you to people.
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Kristen Soltis Anderson
American Writer
Maybe President Trump will turn out to be a fabulously successful president who will endear the millennial generation to the Right anew.
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Kristen Soltis Anderson
American Writer
The things that frustrate one piece of Trump's coalition often endear him to or embolden another wing of the coalition.
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Jim Ross
American Entertainer
When I first arrived in WWE after having a somewhat high profile on-air role in WCW, it was WrestleMania season. In a way, I was perceived to be the voice of WCW after the Ted Turner/TBS buyout of Jim Crockett Promotions. That 'claim to fame' did not endear me to many WWE personnel.
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Sami Zayn
Canadian Athlete
The more work you put in, and the more you constantly and consistently give good performances against good opponents and constantly exceed people's expectations, the more you really endear yourself to the crowd. That's how your career takes off - it's just consistency and time.
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Henry Louis Gates
American Critic
One principle I've been fighting for that doesn't endear me to a lot of people is that black people can be just as complicated and screwed up as white people. Our motives can be just as base and violent. Suffering does not necessarily ennoble you.
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Michael J. Knowles
American Author
In more tangible terms, the pumpkin spice latte shares many of the qualities that endear conservative politicians to their supporters and arouse disgust in their opponents. It's blunt, common, and unapologetically American.
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Susanna Reid
Women telling men to step out of roles so they can step into them isn't going to endear people to feminism. Neither is telling women they are betraying feminism by enjoying the pleasures of being a traditional housewife.
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Harvey Mackay
American Businessman
There is a time to provide advice and offer an opinion, and there is a time not to. Don't be too quick to offer unsolicited advice. It certainly will not endear you to people.
Quote examples
Kristen Soltis Anderson
American Writer
Maybe President Trump will turn out to be a fabulously successful president who will endear the millennial generation to the Right anew.
Quote examples
Kristen Soltis Anderson
American Writer
The things that frustrate one piece of Trump's coalition often endear him to or embolden another wing of the coalition.
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