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
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There’s solid physical comedy, clever quips, and endearing family bonding — and Meester isn’t the only actor capable of delivering them.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Somehow, it’s nearly been a decade since Ridley first endeared herself as Rey to millions of moviegoers in J.J Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Friends and family spoke fondly Shirley and Ragsdale, remembering them as hard-working, endearing men.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
In one particularly endearing segment, Buddy and Bruno sit together at a park, eagerly leaning forward to accept treats from their owner.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Somehow, it’s nearly been a decade since Ridley first endeared herself as Rey to millions of moviegoers in J.J Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Friends and family spoke fondly Shirley and Ragsdale, remembering them as hard-working, endearing men.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
In one particularly endearing segment, Buddy and Bruno sit together at a park, eagerly leaning forward to accept treats from their owner.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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endear
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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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