# endeared vs endured

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### endeared
*adjective · frequency rank #49,898*
Having become treasured or precious; beloved.

### endured
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈdʊɹd/ · frequency rank #13,336*
simple past and past participle of endure

## Source
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