endear /ɪnˈdɪə/ ( endearing, endeared, endears )

• 1. 

  V-T If something endears you to someone or if you endear yourself to them, you become popular with them and well liked by them. 使受欢迎; 使人喜爱

  例：

  Their taste for gambling has endeared them to Las Vegas casino owners.

  他们对赌博的爱好使其受到了拉斯韦加斯赌场老板们的欢迎。