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Dictionary Entry: Endear

Endear

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdɪr/ or /ɛnˈdɪr/

Definitions

  1. To cause someone to be loved or admired.
  2. To make oneself or something likable or cherished by others.

Usage Examples

  • His kindness and generosity endeared him to his colleagues.
  • The little puppy quickly endeared itself to the family.
  • Her warm smile and friendly demeanor endeared her to everyone she met.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English "enderen," meaning "to make dear," from "en-" (to cause) + "dear" (beloved, cherished).

Synonyms

  • Charm
  • Attract
  • Captivate
  • Enthrall
  • Win over

Antonyms

  • Alienate
  • Repel
  • Displease
  • Offend
  • Estrange

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Hacer querer /aˈθer keˈrer/
French Se faire aimer /sə fɛʁ‿eme/
German Sich beliebt machen /zɪç bəˈliːpt ˈmaχən/
Chinese (Mandarin) 使受喜爱 /shǐ shòu xǐ'ài/
Hindi प्रिय बनाना /priya banānā/
Tamil நலம் பெறச்செய்ய /nalam peṟacceyya/
Telugu ప్రేమించబడేలా చేయు /prēmiñcabaḍēlā cēyu/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

US: /ɪnˈdɪr/

UK: /ɛnˈdɪə/

India: /ɪnˈdɪr/

Historical Usage

The word "endear" has been in use since the 16th century, initially meaning "to make dear or valuable" before evolving into its modern sense of fostering love or admiration.

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