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endear

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪə(ɹ)/

The English word “endear” has 4 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

From en- + dear.

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