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High in price; expensive.
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The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.
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Loved; lovable.
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Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
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Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.
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Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
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The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!
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A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
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Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays: [...].
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A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
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My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!
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An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
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My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on but over my knee!
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Noble.