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Meaning
Verb
●
To make (something) more
precious
or valuable.
●
To make (something) more
expensive
; to increase the cost of.
●
To
stress
(something) as important; to exaggerate.
●
To make (someone)
dear
or precious.
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Origin
endear
English
dear
English
dere
Middle English (1100-1500)
deor
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
deore
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
dæru
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
en-
English
en-
Middle English (1100-1500)
en-
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
in
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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Ingratiate
Embarrass
Amuse
Irk
Unsettle
Pander
Placate
Elevate
Humanize
Inure
Mollify
Unnerve
Entitle
Attract
Expose
Inspire
Frustrate
Appeal
Tell
Convince
Desensitize
Introduce
Persuade
Allure
Entice
Rankle
Confine
Excite
Enchant
Accustom
Displease
Appease
Antagonize
Educate
Startle
Recommit
Intrigue
Mesmerize
Cater
Motivate
Relegate
Lend
Admire
Charm
Encourage
Vindicate
Enable
Endow
Link
Embolden
Lure
Empower
Acquaints
Connect
Lead
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Rhymes
Weir
Beer
Dear
Veer
Gear
Muir
Yere
Jeer
Bier
Year
Near
Leer
Blear
Smear
Clear
Steer
Nears
Endear
Sphere
Unclear
Schmear
Tangier
Bandoleer
Racketeer
Interfere
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