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List of meaning for dear

beloved, dear, dearest, honey, love(noun)

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

lamb, dear(adj)

a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

beloved, darling, dear(adj)

dearly loved

dear, good, near(adj)

with or in a close or intimate relationship

"a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"

dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt(adj)

earnest

"one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"

costly, dear(p), high-priced, pricey, pricy(adverb)

having a high price

"costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant"

dearly, affectionately, dear(adverb)

with affection

"she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"

dearly, dear(adverb)

at a great cost

"he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"

commanding a large price

caviar has always been among the dearest of foods

granted special treatment or attention

spared no expense when caring for and feeding her dear little dog

having qualities that tend to make one loved

a dear friend that I would do anything for

a person with whom one is in love

I love you, dear

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