How to Use endear in a Sentence

endear

verb
  • So none of these things endeared me to him.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026
  • His style of play has endeared him to fans and helped give the team a spark.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • All of this seems to have endeared him to some in the media and many fans as well.
    — John Eligon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2017
  • This is the Opry that endears itself to the artists who play it.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2025
  • These are the surprises that endear you to this place.
    — Lauren Bans, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2026
  • On the other hand, a slight, fast flush can endear us to others.
    — Leslie Nemo, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Other quirks, though, are kind of endearing in an odd way.
    — New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
  • Every horse of ours has some endearing trait.
    — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • For a moment, the bright smile that endeared him to so many people flashed across his face.
    — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 1 Feb. 2020
  • Crab stick, that dreaded sushi filler, did not endear itself to me more boiled in broth.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 5 Apr. 2018
  • That should endear her to all the other women in the mansion.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Such gestures have only endeared her to her hard-core leftist fan base.
    — Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Andor is cheeky and has charisma, which endears him to Sàri.
    — Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Asking for thirds is smiled upon—in fact, nothing will endear you to us faster.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2024
  • That sort of toughness endeared him to coaches and teammates alike.
    — C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
  • This will no doubt endear him to his teammates, and the Spurs’ coaching staff.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Dec. 2021
  • Close is known for her bluntness and passion that has endeared her to fans and to her players.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The scene with Todd endeared me to her a bit more, even though by the end of the episode that faded away.
    — Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The fact that these drinks can be sold at a premium has endeared them to stores, Baskin said.
    — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The idea that Kanye West does gospel to re-endear himself to his black fans feels pat.
    — Brian Josephs, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2019
  • This mind-et certainly can endear one to teammates.
    — Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
  • This will not endear Vogel to a front office just waiting to cut him loose.
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2022
  • The story endears with its focus on the role of secret friends in a young person’s life.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
  • His new size should help endear him to draft scouts who once saw Jackson as a surefire first-round pick.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2022
  • These sketches alone would be enough to endear her forever in the hearts of Brits.
    — Karla Adam, Washington Post, 4 June 2022
  • That might seem benign, or perhaps even endearing—the sound of the bustle of the big city.
    — Kate Wagner, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2018
  • And now, India has to showcase his skills to endear himself to the fan base.
    — Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
  • On this visit, the hotel staff has endeared themselves to the couple.
    — Michelle Matthews, AL.com, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Here’s a nugget that will endear Miller to his future college strength coaches.
    — Jeff Sentell, ajc, 28 Nov. 2017
  • Along the way, his play and humility — not just his taste in wine — have endeared him to teammates.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025

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