Associations to the word «Endear»

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

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia