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dear adjective

  /diːɹ/ , /dɪə/ , /dɪɹ/
  • Loved; lovable.
 lief, bemind, beminnelijk, geliefd, kostbaar
  • A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
 beste, geachte, hooggeachte, lieve
  • A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
 beste, lieve, waarde
  • Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
 duur, dierbaar, gekoesterd, geliefd, precieus, waardevol
  • An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.
 beste
  • Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
 innig, liefdevol

dear noun

  /diːɹ/ , /dɪə/ , /dɪɹ/
  • A very kind, loving person.
 lieverd, schat
oh dear
oei
Dear John letter
Lieve Jan-brief
barking dear
muntjak
dear hubby
manlief
hold dear
appreciëren
old dear
grootmoeder
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