gain affection

Examples (10)

• A new puppy often tries to gain its owner's affection by licking and cuddling.
• He slowly gained the affection of his stepchildren through patience and kindness.
• The new manager has struggled to gain the affection of the team.
• Gaining the affection of a shy cat requires a gentle approach.
• Through his good deeds, he hopes he will gain the affection of the community.
• It can be difficult to gain the affection of someone who has been hurt before.
• How did the protagonist finally gain the affection of the stoic heroine?
• Despite his initial coldness, she was determined to gain his affection.
• For a politician, the public's affection is hard to gain and easy to lose.
• The musician's heartfelt performance eventually gained him the affection of the entire audience.