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DEAR

Definition:

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