Endeared: meaning, definitions and examples
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endeared
[ ɪnˈdɪr ]
make loved
To endear means to cause someone to be loved or liked. It often refers to actions or qualities that make a person more beloved by others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her kindness endeared her to everyone.
- He endeared himself to the community through his volunteer work.
- The puppy's playful nature endeared it to the children.
Translations
Translations of the word "endeared" in other languages:
🇵🇹 afeiçoado
🇮🇳 प्रिय
🇩🇪 liebevoll
🇮🇩 dikasihi
🇺🇦 улюблений
🇵🇱 ukochany
🇯🇵 愛されている
🇫🇷 chéri
🇪🇸 querido
🇹🇷 sevgili
🇰🇷 사랑받는
🇸🇦 محبوب
🇨🇿 milovaný
🇸🇰 milovaný
🇨🇳 心爱的
🇸🇮 ljubljen
🇮🇸 elskaður
🇰🇿 сүйіспеншілікпен
🇬🇪 საყვარელი
🇦🇿 sevilən
🇲🇽 querido
Etymology
The word 'endear' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to cause' and 'dear' meaning 'beloved or cherished'. In its early usage, it reflected the act of making someone dear or cherished. The evolution of the term has seen it transition from a literal sense of valuing someone to a more subtle implication of fostering affection through actions or characteristics. The sense of endearment is universal across different cultures, and with time, the term gained popularity in literature and spoken language to express emotional connections, particularly in familial or intimate relationships. Its use has become more varied, extending beyond personal relationships to include descriptions of things that possess qualities that attract affection or love.