Endears

/ɪnˈdɪrz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of 'endear'; causes someone to be loved or liked.

Etymology

From 'endear' with the third-person singular present suffix '-s,' showing the basic form of the verb in current use.

Kelly Says

In Jane Austen novels, what 'endears' one character to another is often a small act of genuine kindness—not grand gestures, but authentic moments that reveal good character.

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