DEAR

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

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