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Deare vs. Dear — What's the Difference?

Deare vs. Dear — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Deare and Dear

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Deare

Deare is a surname.

Dear

Regarded with deep affection
He is very dear to me
A dear friend

Deare

Obsolete spelling of dear

Dear

Expensive
Five pounds—that's a bit dear!

Deare

Obsolete spelling of dear
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Dear

Used as an affectionate or friendly form of address
Don't you worry, dear

Dear

At a high cost
They buy property cheaply and sell dear

Dear

Used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy
Oh dear, I've upset you

Dear

Loved and cherished
My dearest friend.

Dear

Greatly valued; precious
Lost everything dear to them.

Dear

Highly esteemed or regarded. Used in direct address, especially in salutations
Dear Lee Dawson.

Dear

High-priced; expensive.

Dear

Charging high prices.

Dear

Earnest; ardent
"This good man was a dear lover and constant practicer of angling" (Izaak Walton).

Dear

(Obsolete) Noble; worthy.

Dear

Heartfelt
It is my dearest wish.

Dear

Severe; grievous; sore
Our dearest need.

Dear

A person who is greatly loved. Often used as a form of address.

Dear

An endearing, lovable, or kind person
What a dear she is!.

Dear

With fondness; affectionately.

Dear

At a high cost
Sold their wares dear.

Dear

Used as a polite exclamation, chiefly of surprise or distress
Oh dear.
Dear me.

Dear

(UK) High in price; expensive.
The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.

Dear

Loved; lovable.

Dear

Lovely; kind.

Dear

Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.

Dear

Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!

Dear

A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:nb....

Dear

A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!

Dear

An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on, but over my knee!

Dear

(obsolete) Noble.

Dear

Severe, or severely affected; sore.

Dear

(obsolete) Fierce.
The Christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear.

Dear

A very kind, loving person.
My little cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.

Dear

A beloved person.

Dear

An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
Pass me the salt, would you dear?

Dear

An elderly person, especially a woman.

Dear

(obsolete) To endear.

Dear

Dearly; at a high price.

Dear

(dated) Indicating surprise, pity, or disapproval.
Dear, dear! Whatever were they thinking?

Dear

Bearing a high price; high-priced; costly; expensive.
The cheapest of us is ten groats too dear.

Dear

Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year.

Dear

Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious.
Neither count I my life dear unto myself.
And the last joy was dearer than the rest.
Dear as remember'd kisses after death.

Dear

Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention.
[I'll] leave you to attend him: some dear causeWill in concealment wrap me up awhile.
His dearest wish was to escape from the bustle and glitter of Whitehall.

Dear

Of disagreeable things and antipathies.
In our dear peril.
Would I had met my dearest foe in heavenOr ever I had seen that day.

Dear

A dear one; lover; sweetheart.
That kiss I carried from thee, dear.

Dear

Dearly; at a high price.
If thou attempt it, it will cost thee dear.

Dear

To endear.

Dear

A beloved person; used as terms of endearment

Dear

A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

Dear

Dearly loved

Dear

With or in a close or intimate relationship;
A good friend
My sisters and brothers are near and dear

Dear

Earnest;
One's dearest wish
Devout wishes for their success
Heartfelt condolences

Dear

Having a high price;
Costly jewelry
High-priced merchandise
Much too dear for my pocketbook
A pricey restaurant

Dear

With affection;
She loved him dearly
He treats her affectionately

Dear

At a great cost;
He paid dearly for the food
This cost him dear

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