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dear
/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?"
Synonymsdarling
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."
adverb
Dearly; at a high price
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