# endear

> English word · Verb · IPA /ɪnˈdɪə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #62,872

## Definitions
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/endear