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dear
noun(dear)
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
Synonyms: lamb,
dear
adjective(dear)
with or in a close or intimate relationship
Synonyms: good, near,
Examples:
My sisters and brothers are near and dear.
dear
noun(dear)
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Synonyms: beloved, dearest, honey, love,
dear
adverb(dear)
with affection
Synonyms: affectionately, dearly,
Examples:
She loved him dearly.
dear
adverb(dear)
at a great cost
Synonyms: dearly,
Examples:
He paid dearly for the food.
This cost him dear.
dear
adjective(dear)
having a high price
Synonyms: costly, high-priced, pricey, pricy,
Examples:
Much too dear for my pocketbook.
dear
adjective(dear)
dearly loved
Synonyms: beloved, darling,
dear
adjective(dear)
sincerely earnest
Synonyms: devout, earnest, heartfelt,
Examples:
One's dearest wish.

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