adjectiveπShareHigh in price; expensive."The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed."economybusinessfinancevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLoved; lovable."My pet dog is dearer to me than any other animal. "familyhumanemotioncharacterpersonattitudemoralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLoving, affectionate, heartfelt"Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow."emotioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePrecious to or greatly valued by someone."The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!"valueemotionfamilycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareA formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc."Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:Β [...]."communicationlanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareA formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly."My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!"languagewordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAn ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.""After my presentation demolished yours, dearer colleague, perhaps you should take notes next time." "attitudelanguagewordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNoble."Showing mercy to a defeated opponent is a dearer quality than simply winning at all costs. "valuemoralcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
