(obsolete) To make (something) more precious or valuable. / (obsolete) To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of. / (obsolete) To stress (something) as important; to exaggerate.

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.

plural of endearment

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of endear

simple past tense and past participle of endear

Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.

present participle of endear.

Synonym of endearment.

plural of endearing

plural of endearer