endear

Word parts

en- + dear

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈdɪə(r)/ or /ɛnˈdɪə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈdɪɚ/ or /ɛnˈdɪɚ/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form endear

Third-person singular endears

Past tense endeared

Past participle endeared

Present participle endearing

1. If you endear a person, you make them dear or precious.