Associations to the word «Endear»
Noun
- Benevolence
- Gentleness
- Sweetness
- Disposition
- Tenderness
- Modesty
- Recollection
- Generosity
- Kindness
- Affection
- Fan
- Quality
- Simplicity
- Trait
- Willingness
- Midshipman
- Listener
- Humour
- Devotion
- Esteem
- Humor
- Patriotism
- Misfortune
- Acquaintance
- Charm
- Personality
- Hospitality
- Sympathy
- Colleague
- Manner
- Virtue
- Sentiment
- Audience
- Countryman
- Viewer
- Intimacy
- Friendship
- Macarthur
- Supporter
- Heart
- Attitude
- Saunders
- Bitterness
- Sorrow
- Temper
- Reverence
- Enthusiasm
- Reputation
- Suffering
- Beauty
- Gratitude
- Superior
- Behaviour
- Tie
- Nature
- Memory
- Temptation
- Friend
- Maiden
- Perfection
- Talent
- Courage
- Pleasure
Adjective
Wiktionary
ENDEAR, verb. (obsolete) To make (something) more precious or valuable. [16th-17th c.]
ENDEAR, verb. (obsolete) To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of. [17th-19th c.]
ENDEAR, verb. (obsolete) To stress (something) as important; to exaggerate. [17th c.]
ENDEAR, verb. To make (someone) dear or precious. [from 18th c.]
Dictionary definition
ENDEAR, verb. Make attractive or lovable; "This behavior endeared her to me".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.