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endear

[en-deer] / ɛnˈdɪər /


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This marketing strategy naturally didn’t endear him to others in his industry, since it implied that they were moving too fast and in the process breaking things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

As one can imagine, this does nothing to endear Carol to Laxmi.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

As he said it, Alcaraz flashed the infectious smile which has helped endear him to crowds globally.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

However, roses on my birthday, coinciding with the anniversary of our infamous sailing date, and our exchanges of “I love you,” did endear him to me.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

She’d have some cute, funny quip about the day that picture was taken that would totally endear her to him.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon