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dear n. [
beloved, dearest, honey, love] a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
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dear s. [
good, near] with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
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dear r. [
dearly, affectionately] with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"
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dear n. [
lamb] a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
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dear r. [
dearly] at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"
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