DEAR
/diːɹ/
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Definition
/diːɹ/
noun
- A very kind, loving person.“My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.”
- A beloved person.
- An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.“Pass me the salt, would you dear?”
verb
- To endear.
adjective
- High in price; expensive.“The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.”
- Loved; lovable.
- Loving, affectionate, heartfelt“Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.”
- Precious to or greatly valued by someone.“The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!”
- A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.“Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays: [...].”
adverb
- Dearly; at a high price
Source: Wiktionary
