Endear to

verb

Make someone like or love you or some aspect of you, often by doing or being something that is attractive or pleasing.

Her kindness and generosity endeared her to her classmates.
Visual representation of "endear to" - Make someone like or love you or some aspect of you, often by doing or being something that is attractive or pleasing.

Often appears as...

  • endear oneself to
  • endeared him to
verb

Make something like a habit, feature or quality acceptable, appealing or popular among a group of people by making it attractive, useful or fun.

The nifty features of the app have endeared it to millions of users worldwide.
Visual representation of "endear to" - Make something like a habit, feature or quality acceptable, appealing or popular among a group of people by making it attractive, useful or fun.

Often appears as...

  • endear it to
  • endeared them to
verb

Make someone like or love you or some aspect of you, often by doing or being something that is attractive or pleasing.

Her kindness and generosity endeared her to her classmates.
Visual representation of "endear to" - Make someone like or love you or some aspect of you, often by doing or being something that is attractive or pleasing.

Often appears as...

  • endear oneself to
  • endeared him to
verb

Make something like a habit, feature or quality acceptable, appealing or popular among a group of people by making it attractive, useful or fun.

The nifty features of the app have endeared it to millions of users worldwide.
Visual representation of "endear to" - Make something like a habit, feature or quality acceptable, appealing or popular among a group of people by making it attractive, useful or fun.

Often appears as...

  • endear it to
  • endeared them to
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Visual representation of "endear to"
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Positive Traits

Use 'endear to' when highlighting qualities that make a person likable.

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His humor and wit have endeared him to his colleagues.
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Building Rapport

'Endear to' implies a process of growing fondness over time.

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Volunteering at the shelter endeared her to the community.
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Personal Connection

It's often used in contexts where personal relationships are developed.

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She endeared herself to her in-laws with her caring nature.
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Positive Traits

Use 'endear to' when highlighting qualities that make a person likable.

Illustration for Positive Traits
His humor and wit have endeared him to his colleagues.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Building Rapport

'Endear to' implies a process of growing fondness over time.

Illustration for Building Rapport
Volunteering at the shelter endeared her to the community.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Connection

It's often used in contexts where personal relationships are developed.

Illustration for Personal Connection
She endeared herself to her in-laws with her caring nature.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Traits

Use 'endear to' when highlighting qualities that make a person likable.

Illustration for Positive Traits
His humor and wit have endeared him to his colleagues.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Building Rapport

'Endear to' implies a process of growing fondness over time.

Illustration for Building Rapport
Volunteering at the shelter endeared her to the community.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Connection

It's often used in contexts where personal relationships are developed.

Illustration for Personal Connection
She endeared herself to her in-laws with her caring nature.
Visual representation of the word "Endear to"

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