📖 Definitions of "Dear"
noun
- 1
A very kind, loving person.
"My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures."
- 2
A beloved person.
- 3
An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
"Pass me the salt, would you dear?"
verb
- 1
To endear.
adjective
- 1
High in price; expensive.
"The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed."
- 2
Loved; lovable.
- 3
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
"Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow."
- 4
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
"The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!"
adverb
- 1
Dearly; at a high price
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