Dear
adjective
Loved or valued very much.
She is a dear friend of mine.
Often appears as...
- dear friend
- dear family
adjective
Used in expressions of surprise, worry, or affection to someone.
Oh dear, I think I've lost my keys!
Often appears as...
- my dear
- oh dear
adjective
Used to address someone in a loving way.
I'm so proud of you, dear.
Often appears as...
- my dear
- dear child
adjective
Costing a lot of money.
Living in the city can be very dear.
Often appears as...
- dear price
- dear rent
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Used as a friendly, loving, or old-fashioned way to start a letter.
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position...
Often appears as...
- dear sir
- dear madam
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Loved or valued very much.
She is a dear friend of mine.
Often appears as...
- dear friend
- dear family
adjective
Used in expressions of surprise, worry, or affection to someone.
Oh dear, I think I've lost my keys!
Often appears as...
- my dear
- oh dear
adjective
Used to address someone in a loving way.
I'm so proud of you, dear.
Often appears as...
- my dear
- dear child
adjective
Costing a lot of money.
Living in the city can be very dear.
Often appears as...
- dear price
- dear rent
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Used as a friendly, loving, or old-fashioned way to start a letter.
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position...
Often appears as...
- dear sir
- dear madam
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Bond
Use 'dear' to express close emotional bonds, suggesting a deep level of care.
He hugged his dear grandmother tightly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Romantic
'Dear' can describe platonic relationships, not necessarily romantic ones.
My dear teammate, you did an excellent job!
Pro Tip 3/3Endearment
Use 'dear' for people or memories you hold fondly, showing affection or tenderness.
The dear memories of childhood lingered on.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Bond
Use 'dear' to express close emotional bonds, suggesting a deep level of care.
He hugged his dear grandmother tightly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Romantic
'Dear' can describe platonic relationships, not necessarily romantic ones.
My dear teammate, you did an excellent job!
Pro Tip 3/3Endearment
Use 'dear' for people or memories you hold fondly, showing affection or tenderness.
The dear memories of childhood lingered on.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Bond
Use 'dear' to express close emotional bonds, suggesting a deep level of care.
He hugged his dear grandmother tightly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Romantic
'Dear' can describe platonic relationships, not necessarily romantic ones.
My dear teammate, you did an excellent job!
Pro Tip 3/3Endearment
Use 'dear' for people or memories you hold fondly, showing affection or tenderness.
The dear memories of childhood lingered on.
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The Celebrity Panda PIPE...
the wider bear community has its fair share of familiar faces looky poo podsy and of course my dear old friend paddington but can you name me another well-known panda hmm well there's there's duncan brooks the face of the world where i'm both fun lovely photo smashing storyteller matter
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Poetry makes people...
phenomenal poet and a dear mentor of mine and fellow potty-mouth by the name of Kristen O'Keefe optics and she has this beautiful poem about women writers that I think about all the time and the very last line of her poem she says I
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The myth of Icarus and...
in the service of his ego, Icarus was also carried away by his own hubris. In the end, both men paid for their departure from the path of moderation dearly, Icarus with his life
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
along with my own son, made me angry. Dear friends, for centuries we were taught anger is bad. Our parents, teachers, priests --
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These Birds Have ALL The...
alone at last wendy just you me and the sunset this is just perfect stephen and so romantic i have something to ask you my dear
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The Most Dramatic...
But a mother and baby have been left behind. The baby must cling on for dear life.
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Best Lion Moments Part 2...
sorry my dear sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry let's have a look at the claws you're
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Odd Bird Seduction...
Oh, dear, there's virtually nothing left.
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Visit Her at Your Peril...
they belong. There is my dear husband.
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The Life Story...
dear there's virtually nothing left
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The Celebrity Panda PIPE...
the wider bear community has its fair share of familiar faces looky poo podsy and of course my dear old friend paddington but can you name me another well-known panda hmm well there's there's duncan brooks the face of the world where i'm both fun lovely photo smashing storyteller matter
Video examples
Poetry makes people...
phenomenal poet and a dear mentor of mine and fellow potty-mouth by the name of Kristen O'Keefe optics and she has this beautiful poem about women writers that I think about all the time and the very last line of her poem she says I
Video examples
The myth of Icarus and...
in the service of his ego, Icarus was also carried away by his own hubris. In the end, both men paid for their departure from the path of moderation dearly, Icarus with his life
Video examples
Kailash Satyarthi: How...
along with my own son, made me angry. Dear friends, for centuries we were taught anger is bad. Our parents, teachers, priests --
Video examples
These Birds Have ALL The...
alone at last wendy just you me and the sunset this is just perfect stephen and so romantic i have something to ask you my dear
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The Most Dramatic...
But a mother and baby have been left behind. The baby must cling on for dear life.
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Best Lion Moments Part 2...
sorry my dear sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry let's have a look at the claws you're
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Odd Bird Seduction...
Oh, dear, there's virtually nothing left.
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Visit Her at Your Peril...
they belong. There is my dear husband.
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The Life Story...
dear there's virtually nothing left
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Quote examples
Alice Walker
American Author
It no longer bothers me that I may be constantly searching for father figures; by this time, I have found several and dearly enjoyed knowing them all.
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Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
You dear women, I say thanks to you. Thank you for being the kind of people you are and doing the things you do.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green.
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Benjamin Franklin
American Politician
Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.
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Euripides
Greek Poet
To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Plato is dear to me, but dearer still is truth.
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Faye Dunaway
American Actress
Years are not important, my dear.
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Francis Walsingham
English Celebrity
Knowledge is never too dear.
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Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Royalty
Bahrain is very dear to me.
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Alice Walker
American Author
It no longer bothers me that I may be constantly searching for father figures; by this time, I have found several and dearly enjoyed knowing them all.
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Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
You dear women, I say thanks to you. Thank you for being the kind of people you are and doing the things you do.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green.
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Benjamin Franklin
American Politician
Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.
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Euripides
Greek Poet
To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Plato is dear to me, but dearer still is truth.
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Faye Dunaway
American Actress
Years are not important, my dear.
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Francis Walsingham
English Celebrity
Knowledge is never too dear.
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Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Royalty
Bahrain is very dear to me.
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