endear

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Synonyms: ender, ensear, indear, undear

Antonyms: ender, ensear, indear, undear

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To make (something) more [[precious]] or [[valuable]]. {{defdate|16th|17th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of. {{defdate|17th|19th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[stress]] (something) as [[important]]; to [[exaggerate]]. {{defdate|17th c.}}
4. To make (someone) [[dear]] or [[precious]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}

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