Endeared

adj, verb

adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of endear form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having become treasured or precious; beloved. obsolete

    "O, how should we prize the friendship of that most endeared Redeemer, who laid down his life not for his friends, but for his enemies, and of enemies to make them friends."

  2. 2
    Characterized by affection; loving.

    "While convalescent he wrote a long letter to an old fellow-student, between whom and himself there appears to have subsisted a very endeared friendship."

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"Heed the advice of the wise, make your most endeared goal, The fortunate blessed youth, listen to the old wise soul."

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