noun Download 🔗Share A very kind, loving person. Examples : "My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures." person character human family essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife. Examples : "Pass me the salt, would you dear?" family communication language person human essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To endear. Examples : "The teacher's kind words and helpful lessons truly deared her students to the subject of math. " emotion character attitude essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share High in price; expensive. Examples : "The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed." value business economy essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc. Examples : "Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays: [...]." writing language communication essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly. Examples : "My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!" language communication word writing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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