Definition of endear Endear

/ɛndiˈɹ/ - [endeer] - en•dear

We found 6 definitions of endear from 5 different sources.

What does endear mean?

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Verb

endears, endearing, endeared

endear - make attractive or lovable; "This behavior endeared her to me"

delight, please take delight in; "he delights in his granddaughter"

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endear (Verb)
To make someone dear or precious.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

endear (v. t.)
To make dear or beloved.
endear (v. t.)
To raise the price or cost of; to make costly or expensive.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

endear
en-dēr′, v.t. to make dear or more dear.—adjs. Endeared′, beloved; Endear′ing.—adv. Endear′ingly.—n. Endear′ment, act of endearing: state of being endeared: that which excites or increases affection: a caress

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endear, verb, present, 1st person singular of endear (infinitive).
endear, verb (infinitive).

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