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Dear Definition

noun

An endearing, lovable, or kind person.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
One that is greatly loved.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A loved one .
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A lovable person.
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adverb

At a high cost: sold their wares dear.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
With fondness; affectionately.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

adjective

Charging high prices.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Earnest; ardent: "This good man was a dear lover and constant practicer of angling” ( Izaak Walton).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Greatly valued; precious: lost everything dear to them.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Heartfelt: It is my dearest wish.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
High-priced; expensive.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

interjection

Used as a polite exclamation, chiefly of surprise or distress: oh dear; dear me.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

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