endear
Make oneself lovable
To endear is to make someone lovable or beloved, usually through charm, kindness, or appealing qualities: Her generosity endeared her to the whole neighborhood.
Often reflexive: He endeared himself to voters with his plain-spoken style.
The word implies winning affection rather than demanding it—you become dear to someone through your actions or nature.
Hold attention irresistibly
- enchantMagically captivate someone
- beguileCharm into deception
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- magnetismForce between poles
charisma · appeal · winsomeness · likability · winning · disarming · engaging · delightful
Warm liking or affection
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- warmthHeat you feel
- caringShowing kind concern
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
closeness · devotion · adoration · cherish · treasure · appreciate · love · heartfelt
Connection or fondness
- connectionA joining or relation
- bondBinding tie or connection
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
rapport · closeness · kinship · affinity · solidarity · trust · commitment · togetherness
Praise to please
- coaxPersuade by gentle urging
- wooSeek romantic favor
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- fawnYoung deer, or flatter
schmooze · pander · appease · ingratiating · obsequious · sycophantic · deferential · compliant
captivate
Hold attention irresistibly
magnetism · charisma · appeal · winsomeness · likability · winning · disarming · engaging · delightful · charming
fondness
Warm liking or affection
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- warmthHeat you feel
- caringShowing kind concern
intimacy · closeness · devotion · adoration · cherish · treasure · appreciate · love · heartfelt · sincerity
attachment
Connection or fondness
- connectionA joining or relation
- bondBinding tie or connection
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
devotion · rapport · closeness · kinship · affinity · solidarity · trust · commitment · togetherness · companionship
flatter
Praise to please
fawn · schmooze · pander · appease · ingratiating · obsequious · sycophantic · deferential · compliant · grovel