endears

Makes someone cherished

Endears means makes dear or beloved: Her honesty endears her to everyone.

The word almost always appears with a reflexive pronoun and "to"—someone endears themselves to others through likable qualities or actions.

The past participle endearing works as an adjective: an endearing smile, endearing quirks.

affection

beloved

One who is treasured

dote · enamor · precious · sweetheart · fondness · tenderness · warmth · devotion · love · caring

bonding

rapport

Harmonious mutual connection

closeness · trust · loyalty · friendship · companionship · understanding · empathy · sympathy · solidarity · harmony

charm

captivate

Hold attention irresistibly

fascinate · entrance · bewitch · winsomeness · magnetism · charisma · appeal · grace · sweetness · amiability

Opposites
interpersonal attraction/affection

endearsalienates

Causes emotional withdrawal

repels · estranges · distances · repulses · disgusts

Phrases
Family

endearing, endear, endearment, endeared

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G