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dear

Definition:

(nou) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment (nou) a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

Phonetic Transcription:

dɪə

Examples:

A good diplomatist loves his dear country.

I bawled like a baby for Chosen because a dear and cherished friend was gone.

Well, my dear friend, to make an omelet one must break eggs.

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