In dictionaries:
dear sir
Formal address for a man.
dear god
a 1996 American comedy film distributed by Paramount Pictures, directed by Garry Marshall and starring Greg Kinnear and Laurie Metcalf.
dear me
Expression of surprise or dismay.
dear madam
Formal address for a woman.
hold dear
Cherish greatly, value highly emotionally.
dear john
Letter ending a romantic relationship.
held dear
Cherished deeply, valued highly emotionally.
dear heart
Term of affection; sweetheart.
Dear Doctor
"Dear Doctor" is the thirteenth episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: Enterprise, and originally aired on January 23, 2002, on UPN.
Dear Abby
Advice column offering personal guidance.
holds dear
Values greatly; considers extremely important.
dear dad
a 2016 drama film written and directed by Tanuj Bhramar.
dear leader
A title adopted by Kim Jong Il, the supreme leader of North Korea from 1994–2011.
for dear life
Desperately clinging to survive, persist.
Dear John letter
Breakup letter ending romantic relationship.
cost dear
Expensive in terms of consequences.
dear bought
Acquired at a high cost.
dear money
High interest rates, expensive borrowing.
more...