As verbs the difference between caress and endear
is that
caress is to touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle while
endear is (obsolete) to make (something) more precious or valuable.
As a noun caress
is an act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
caress English
Noun
( caresses)
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
* Longfellow
- Wooed her with his soft caresses .
* Macaulay
- He exerted himself to win by indulgence and caresses the hearts of all who were under his command.
A gentle stroking or rubbing.
Verb
To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
- She loves being caressed by her boyfriend.
To affect as if with a caress.
Synonyms
* hold
* soothe
* stroke
* kiss
Antonyms
* poke
* stab
* strike
* hit
Anagrams
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endear English
Alternative forms
* indear
Verb
(obsolete) To make (something) more precious or valuable.
(obsolete) To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of.
(obsolete) To stress (something) as important; to exaggerate.
*, II.18:
*:Salvianus Massiliensis this Testimonie, might say, it is now rather deemed a vertue among them.
To make (someone) dear or precious.
Synonyms
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Anagrams
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