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en·dear
(ĕn-dîr′)tr.v. en·deared, en·dear·ing, en·dears
To make beloved or very sympathetic: a couple whose kindness endeared them to friends.
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endear
(ɪnˈdɪə)vb
(tr) to cause to be beloved or esteemed
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en•dear
(ɛnˈdɪər)v.t.
1. to make dear, esteemed, or beloved: He endeared himself to us with his gentle ways.
2. Obs. to make costly.
[1570–80]
en•dear′ing•ly, adv.
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endear
Past participle: endeared
Gerund: endearing
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| Verb | 1. | endear - make attractive or lovable; "This behavior endeared her to me" |
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endear
verb attract, draw, bind, engage, charm, attach, win, incline, captivate Her behaviour did not endear her to her colleagues.
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Translations
يُحَبِّب
gøre sig vellidt
megkedveltet
gera kæran eîa hjartfólginn
meilus žodispadaryti brangesnįpadaryti brangųpaperkantisužburiantis
získať si priazeň
sevdirmek
endear
[ɪnˈdɪəʳ] VT to endear sb to [+ others] → ganar para algn la simpatía dethis did not endear him to the public → esto no le granjeó las simpatías de la gente
to endear o.s. to sb → ganarse la simpatía de algn
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[ɪnˈdɪəʳ] vt to endear sb to → rendere qn caro/a (a)to endear o.s. to sb → accattivarsi le simpatie di qn
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endear
(inˈdiə) verb to make dear or more dear (to). His loyalty endeared him to me.
enˈdearing adjective arousing feelings of affection. his endearing innocence.
enˈdearment noun a word of love.
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