endear

verb

en·​dear in-ˈdir 

en-

endeared; endearing; endears

transitive verb

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

Examples of endear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It has been pointed out that the anthropomorphization of AI is a ploy to endear us to a technology that may destroy humanity and the world, probably in that order. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

From Omi—which has endeared itself to our editors with its surprisingly effective peptide supplements—these gummies not only taste like pie filling but contain IFP-131 Hair Growth Peptides. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Balogun endeared himself to teammates and fans by maintaining a wide-eyed curiosity about America. — Sean Gregory, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

So even if a veteran baseball broadcaster is merely pretty good in those aspects, the familiarity, the comfort factor, the association with their team, is enough to endear that broadcaster to his listeners. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing endear

• endear to

Rhymes for endear

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir

Kids Definition

endear

verb

en·​dear in-ˈdi(ə)r 

: to cause to become dear or beloved

her generosity has endeared her to the public