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Dear

/dɪə/
A term often used to show affection or respect towards someone. It can also indicate something expensive or cherished.

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Examples:

You are my dear friend.Dear Mom, I love your cooking.

Etymology:

etymology
From Old English "dēore," meaning beloved or precious, which originates from Proto-Germanic "deuzaz." Related to Dutch "duur" and German "teuer."

Usage Statistics:

29 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
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