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单词 endeared
释义

endear

verb

en·​dear in-ˈdir How to pronounce endear (audio)
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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Reps can also endear themselves to brands by serving as a source of market analysis. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 19 July 2019 But somehow, Pitt’s cheeky nods to his own stardom don’t come off as desperate to many viewers; instead, his antics seem to endear him to them even more. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2022 For now, Cowen analyst Doug Creutz argued that this strategy should endear the company to those spooked by recent streaming subscriber growth challenges for Netflix and others. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2022 The kind of leadership that will immediately endear him to his new fan base. The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2022 Tom Rath, a New Hampshire Republican who advised a number of presidential campaigns in the state, including Mitt Romney in 2012, said Mr. Pence’s stance on Jan. 6 could endear him to voters. Alex Leary And John Mccormick, WSJ, 17 June 2022 The immediacy this gives the character will likely endear the Netflix feature to young audiences who don’t care a whit about fealty to Austen’s novel. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2022 Much of it follows an age-old strategy that is aimed at helping to endear one candidate to more partisan primary voters, hoping to avoid a more moderate candidate winning a primary and becoming a tougher general election opponent. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 10 June 2022 The attorney general has sought in recent years to endear himself to conservative voters who believe that social media platforms are stifling right-wing voices. New York Times, 8 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

endear

verb

en·​dear in-ˈdir How to pronounce endear (audio)
endeared; endearing
: to make beloved or admired
His kind nature endeared him to all.

endeared

verb

past tense of endear
as in commended
to cause (someone) to be loved or admired by (someone or something) They endeared themselves to the whole town.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • commended
  • massaged
  • complimented
  • ingratiated
  • coaxed
  • praised
  • worshiped
  • congratulated
  • worshipped
  • stroked
  • idolized
  • cajoled
  • flattered
  • wheedled
  • fawned
  • applauded
  • overpraised
  • adulated
  • kowtowed
  • eulogized
  • belauded
  • blandished
  • honeyed
  • lauded
  • toadied
  • extolled
  • honied
  • wooed
  • buttered up
  • sweet-talked
  • hero-worshiped
  • puffed
  • hero-worshipped
  • blarneyed
  • romanced
  • courted
  • slavered
  • sucked (up to)
  • felicitated
  • soft-soaped
  • gushed
  • slobbered
  • drooled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disparaged
  • belittled
  • decried
  • depreciated
  • bad-mouthed
  • put down
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