Dear: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
dear
[ dษชษr ]
formal
regarded with deep affection; cherished by someone
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- my dear friend
- dear to my heart
used in salutations at the beginning of a letter
used as a polite way of starting a letter to someone you know well
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Dear John,
- Dear Mrs. Smith,
used as a polite way of addressing someone in a letter
a way of starting a letter to someone you know well
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Yours sincerely, John
- Best regards, Mary
Translations
Translations of the word "dear" in other languages:
๐ต๐น querido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏ (priya)
๐ฉ๐ช lieb
๐ฎ๐ฉ tercinta
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพัะพะณะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ drogi
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆชๆใชใ (shinnainaru)
๐ซ๐ท cher
๐ช๐ธ querido
๐น๐ท sevgili
๐ฐ๐ท ์น์ ํ๋ (chin-aehaneun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฒูุฒ (aziz)
๐จ๐ฟ drahรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ drahรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไบฒ็ฑ็ (qฤซn'ร i de)
๐ธ๐ฎ dragi
๐ฎ๐ธ kรฆri
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะผะฑะฐั (qymbat)
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแแ แคแแกแ (dzvirpaso)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษziz
๐ฒ๐ฝ querido
Word origin
The word 'dear' originated from the Old English word 'deore', meaning 'precious, valuable, costly'. Over time, the meaning of 'dear' has evolved to signify affection and warmth towards someone or something. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express endearment and closeness.