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dear (EN)
adjectiu, nom, interjecció

adjectiu “dear”

dear, comp. dearer, sup. dearest
  1. estimat
    My dear grandmother always has a warm hug for me when I visit.
  2. considerat
    It was so dear of you to help me move into my new apartment.
  3. afectuós
    The couple shared a dear look that spoke volumes about their deep connection.
  4. preuat
    This necklace is very dear to me; it belonged to my mother.
  5. benvolgut (en correspondència)
    Dear Mr. Thompson, I am writing to inform you of the upcoming changes to our policy.
  6. estimat (en adreça afectuosa)
    My dear colleague, thank you for your unwavering support during the project.
  7. estimat (de manera sarcàstica, amb explicació en català: utilitzat irònicament per dirigir-se a algú que es considera inferior o que no agrada)
    My dear lady, I suggest you reconsider your stance on this matter.
  8. car
    Renting a flat in the city center has become incredibly dear these days.

nom “dear”

singular dear, plural dears o invariable
  1. estimat (com a substantiu, amb explicació en català: persona que és molt dolça i atenta)
    Grandma is the dear of our family, always ready with cookies and stories.
  2. estimat (com a substantiu)
    He lost his dear in a tragic accident and has been heartbroken ever since.
  3. amor (com a terme d'afecte)
    "Could you help me with this crossword puzzle, dear?" asked the husband to his wife.

interjecció “dear”

dear
  1. ai!
    "Oh dear, I seem to have forgotten my keys at home," she exclaimed.