Meaning
The phrase "be endeared to" means to become loved, cherished, or held in affection by someone. It describes a situation where someone or something gains another’s affection or admiration.
Grammar and Usage
- Structure: be endeared to + person
- Part of speech: Passive verb phrase
- Usage: Often used in the passive voice to describe how one person feels about another.
- Example structure: She is endeared to everyone around her because of her kindness.
Common Phrases
- be endeared to someone – to be loved by someone
- endeared to the public – loved or admired by the public
- endeared to her family – deeply loved by family members
Collocations
- endeared to the public
- endeared to friends
- endeared to colleagues
- endeared to supporters
- endeared to the community
Examples
- The teacher was endeared to her students because of her patience and warmth.
- His generosity has endeared him to the local community.
- The actor’s humility quickly endeared him to fans worldwide.
- The new policy has endeared the leader to the citizens.
- She was endeared to everyone at the office with her cheerful attitude.
- The puppy was soon endeared to the whole family.
- Her constant support and loyalty have endeared her to her colleagues.
- The little child’s innocence endeared him to the neighbors.
Synonyms or Related
- beloved by
- cherished by
- admired by
- adored by
- loved by
Antonym
- disliked by
- alienated from
- estranged from