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Endear vs Famous - What's the difference?

endear | famous |

As a verb endear

is (obsolete) to make (something) more precious or valuable.

As an adjective famous is

well known.

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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    famous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Well known.
  • In the public eye.
    • Some people are only famous within their city.

    Synonyms

    * famed, noted, celebrated, well-known, renowned * See

    Derived terms

    * famously * famous last words

    Related terms

    * infamous