Word of the day ENDEAR



ENDEAR

Meaning: Cause to be loved or liked

Synonyms: allure, appeal to, charm

Antonyms: alienate, repulse

Usage:
1) His cute smile and gentle manners endeared me to him.
2) Venkatesh endeared himself to a wide circle of scholars outside his own country by his unfailing urbanity and generosity.
3) Things that endear you to others, like your sense of humor or skill, cause them to font of you.

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