endear

Not how you endear yourself to the locals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026

This marketing strategy naturally didn’t endear him to others in his industry, since it implied that they were moving too fast and in the process breaking things.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

"He probably wants to endear himself to his father," Minde tells the BBC, but adds that some of the posts are deliberate "provocations".

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026

As one can imagine, this does nothing to endear Carol to Laxmi.

From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025

Luke went over to the ancient television and turned the knob, hoping it would endear Toby to the idea of staying put.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

What endears her most about her local community is the safety and security.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2024

The hothead look isn’t necessarily a good one - though Sirianni endears himself to Eagles fans when he barks at visiting fans.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023

George Mason lost to eventual national champion Florida in the Final Four but the madness-inducing run still endears — just like it will for the Hurricanes.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2023

I hope that "Pearl" endears itself to people because there isn't anything out there like it.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2022

Walking expeditions, long rides, cricket, swimming matches on the Boyne, and every form of robust companionship which endears Englishmen to each other—in all these the father and sons bore an equal part.

From The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India by Hunter, William Wilson

Obama endeared himself to voters, especially younger ones, by coming off as the cool college professor who manages to sound erudite without being condescending.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

Years later, she endeared herself to the public when she appeared in 2010 on the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" show where celebrities with no dance experience are paired with a professional partner.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

The same rough edges that endeared Porter to many voters have also alienated some Democratic insiders and interest groups whose support could prove critical in the race to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

Kahan launched the Busyhead Project, a nonprofit devoted to destigmatizing mental health issues, in 2023, and his recent on-screen candor has only endeared him further to his fans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

He looked over at her and smiled as if that only endeared her to him more.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

An account of the candidate’s old-fashioned embarrassment, expressed to Mr. Devine, about having a child out of wedlock is practically endearing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

Their wide-eyed optimism and curiosity is endearing and even motivating.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026

He sat for a warmly endearing Q&A with actor Luke Wilson and director James L. Brooks, an early champion who executive-produced.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

He described the vows as "long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing explorations by each" about how they met and why they wanted to be married.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

She pushed her knees out straight before her and let the folds of her white muslin dress and the familiar, endearing, pucker of skin about her knees fill her view.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan