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The act of endearing or the state of being endeared; also, that which manifests, excites, or increases, affection.

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  1. n. The act of endearing or the state of being endeared; also, that which manifests, excites, or increases, affection.
  2. n. the act of showing affection
  3. The act of endearing or the state of being endeared; also, that which manifests, excites, or increases, affection. "The great endearments of prudent and temperate speech." Jer. Taylor. Her first endearments twining round the soul. Thomson.
  4. The act of endearing or the state of being endeared; also, thatwhich manifests, excites, or increases, affection. "The greatendearments of prudent and temperate speech." Jer. Taylor.Her first endearments twining round the soul. Thomson.
  5. n:100 n. the act of showing affection