English Explanatory Dictionary

endear

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make (something) more precious or valuable.
  2. To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of.
  3. To stress (something) as important; to exaggerate.
  4. To make (someone) dear or precious.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdɪə(ɹ)/ /ɛnˈdɪə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-endear.wav /ɪnˈdɪɚ/ /ɛnˈdɪɚ/

Word forms

endear endears endearing endeared indear

Etymology

From en- + dear.

Synonyms

bedear

Derived words

endearer endearing endearment unendearing
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