| dear | (adjective) with or in a close or intimate relationship | Synonyms: good, near |
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| (adjective) having a high price | Synonyms: costly, high-priced, pricey, pricy |
| (adjective) dearly loved | Synonyms: beloved, darling |
| (adjective) sincerely earnest | Synonyms: devout, earnest, heartfelt |
| (noun) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | Synonyms: baby, beloved, darling, dearest, dearie, deary, honey, love, sweetheart, sweetie |
| (noun) a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) | Synonyms: lamb |
| (adverb) at a great cost | Synonyms: dearly |
| (adverb) with affection | Synonyms: affectionately, dearly |
| endear | (verb) make attractive or lovable | - |
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