endear

Example Sentences

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"He probably wants to endear himself to his father," Minde tells the BBC, but adds that some of the posts are deliberate "provocations".

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

One surefire way to endear yourself to your favorite eatery is to evangelize for it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

That did not endear them to their fans, particularly not after the Dodgers took home a championship trophy because no one could beat L.A. in October.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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

Luke went over to the ancient television and turned the knob, hoping it would endear Toby to the idea of staying put.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss