The meaning of DEAR is highly valued : precious —often used in a salutation. How to use dear in a sentence.

2 days ago · Adjective dear (comparative dearer or more dear, superlative dearest or most dear) (Ireland, UK) High in price; expensive.

DEAR meaning: 1. loved or liked very much: 2. used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are…. Learn more.

1. A person who is greatly loved. Often used as a form of address. 2. An endearing, lovable, or kind person: What a dear she is!

You use dear to describe someone or something that you feel affection for. Mrs Cavendish is a dear friend of mine. At last I am back at my dear little desk.

(used in the salutation of a letter as an expression of affection or respect or as a conventional greeting): Dear Sir. precious in one's regard; cherished: our dearest possessions.

8 hours ago · The text was forwarded by the White House National Security Council to ambassadors in Washington, and was clearly intended to be widely shared. Here it is: Dear Jonas:

used in conventional forms of address preceding a title or name, as in Dear Sir or my dear Mr Smith (postpositive) followed by to: important; close: a wish dear to her heart

dear definition: used to address someone affectionately. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "oh dear", "Yes, dear", "dear me".

If someone or something is dear to you, it means you hold them or it very close to your heart, as in "My country is very dear to me" or "She is a dear friend."