endear
/ɪnˈdɪə(ɹ)/verb
Middle School
1
To make (something) more precious or valuable.
2
To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of.
3
To stress (something) as important; to exaggerate.
4
To make (someone) dear or precious.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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