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endearto cause someone to be loved or liked

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to cause someone to be loved or liked

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdɪr/

Korean meaning: 사랑받게 하다, 호감을 얻게 하다

Korean pronunciation: 인**디어**

Example Sentences

  • His terrible dad jokes somehow endeared him to his teenage daughter.
  • The clumsy waiter's sincere apologies endeared him to the customers.
  • Her habit of bringing homemade cookies endeared her to all her coworkers.

endear

VERB

//ɪnˈdɪr//

to cause someone to be loved or liked

endear concept
💡 Concept

a cheerful baker offers free samples of fresh cookies to a family with children. The baker kneels down to the children's level with a warm smile and gentle gestures. The children's faces light up with joy as they taste the delicious treats. Their parents watch with appreciation as the baker's kindness wins over their hearts. Other customers in the background smile at the sweet interaction. how the baker's generous actions cause everyone to love and like her more

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈdɪr/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈdɪə/

🌳Etymology

Prefixen--
Rootdear

Origin

From the 16th century, combining the prefix 'en-' with the word 'dear'. It literally means to make someone or something dear or beloved to others.

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🎵Rhyme

appearsincerecareerpremier
appear
sincere
career
premier

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His terrible dad jokes somehow endeared him to his teenage daughter.

The clumsy waiter's sincere apologies endeared him to the customers.

Her habit of bringing homemade cookies endeared her to all her coworkers.

😄 Fun example

The politician's attempt to endear himself by singing karaoke backfired spectacularly.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

charmcaptivatewin overattractappeal to

Antonyms

alienaterepeldisgust

Related

endearingendearmentbelovedcherishadore