endear

Example Sentences

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Not how you endear yourself to the locals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Known for quotable one-liners and clever quips, Parton has long leveraged witticisms to endear herself to many — including the media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Hitler's avowed opposition to left-wing politics would later endear him to Germany's capitalists, though that moment had to wait for many years after he explained his beliefs in "Mein Kampf."

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025

But there was one way in which he could both make some money and endear himself to the top people in the Graz community—by casting horoscopes.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin