dear

"My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures."

"My dear sister always knows how to cheer me up. "

"Pass me the salt, would you dear?"

"The teacher's kind words and helpful lessons truly deared her students to the subject of math. "

"The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed."

"My little sister is a dear child, always so kind and helpful. "

"Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow."

"The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!"

"Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays: [...]."

"My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!"

""Dear" sister, can you please finally take out the trash? "

"My grandfather was a dear, noble man who always helped others. "

"We had to repair the roof, and it cost us dearly. "

"My throat is so dear today; I can barely speak. "

"The Christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear."