endear

Definition

To make (something) more precious or valuable.

Etymology

From en- + dear.

Example Sentences

• "Salvianus Massiliensis[…]saith, that amongst French-men, to lie and forsweare is no vice but a manner of speach. He that would endeare [translating encherir] this Testimonie, might say, it is now rather deemed a vertue among them."
• "By giving candy to the children the man tried to endear himself to them."