endear

1. To make (someone) dear or precious.

   By giving candy to the children the man tried to endear himself to them.

2. (obsolete)To make (something) more precious or valuable.

   make attractive or lovable

3. (obsolete)To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of.

   располагатьraspolagatʹ, расположитьraspoložitʹ

4. (obsolete)To stress (something) as important; to exaggerate.

1. My smile is my most endearing feature.

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2. His avuncular mien endears him to small children.

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3. Her way of laughing at herself is endearing.

   deIhre Art, über sich selbst zu lachen, ist sehr liebenswert.

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4. Giraffes have an endearing way to show mutual affection.

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5. It's slightly endearing how this band can't sing in tune.

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