Associations to the word «Endear»
Noun
Verb
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, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.