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dear
adjective
adverb
noun
with or in a close or intimate relationship
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adjective
with or in a close or intimate relationship
“a good friend”
adjective
having a high price
“costly jewelry”
adjective
dearly loved
adjective
sincerely earnest
“one's dearest wish”
adverb
at a great cost
“he paid dearly for the food”
adverb
with affection
“she loved him dearly”
noun
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
noun
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
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a good friend
my sisters and brothers are near and dear
costly jewelry
high-priced merchandise
much too dear for my pocketbook
a pricey restaurant
one's dearest wish
devout wishes for their success
heartfelt condolences
he paid dearly for the food
this cost him dear
she loved him dearly
he treats her affectionately
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