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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