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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The mysteries embedded in the plot are resolved in ways both intellectually satisfying and entertaining, and there’s something both endearing and inspiring in the prickly but growing friendship between Holmes and Watson that translates well from the books.
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Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Admittedly, his total lack of footballing knowledge was borderline endearing at times, and Cruise was never afraid to ask a dumb question — not really a bad quality at all.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 1 June 2025
While his current title is special assistant to the GM/quality control, Kuntz endeared himself to fans as the Royals’ first base coach during their 2015 World Series championship run.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
Nina, Jim and endearing characters like Luna and Jim’s father, Wade (Corbin Bernsen), inject heart and humanity into a series that could have completely fallen apart.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
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Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Admittedly, his total lack of footballing knowledge was borderline endearing at times, and Cruise was never afraid to ask a dumb question — not really a bad quality at all.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 1 June 2025
While his current title is special assistant to the GM/quality control, Kuntz endeared himself to fans as the Royals’ first base coach during their 2015 World Series championship run.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
Nina, Jim and endearing characters like Luna and Jim’s father, Wade (Corbin Bernsen), inject heart and humanity into a series that could have completely fallen apart.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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endear
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en·dear
in-ˈdi(ə)r 
: to cause to become dear or beloved
her generosity has endeared her to the public
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