endearing
/ɛn-/ · verb
Meaning
- 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.
- Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.
- The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.
- The state or characteristic of being endeared.
- An expression of affection.
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