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dear (EN)
bijvoeglijk naamwoord, zelfstandig naamwoord, tussenwerpsel

bijvoeglijk naamwoord “dear”

dear, comp. dearer, sup. dearest
  1. geliefd
    My dear grandmother always has a warm hug for me when I visit.
  2. attent
    It was so dear of you to help me move into my new apartment.
  3. hartelijk
    The couple shared a dear look that spoke volumes about their deep connection.
  4. gewaardeerd
    This necklace is very dear to me; it belonged to my mother.
  5. beste (in aanhef, zoals in "Beste [naam]")
    Dear Mr. Thompson, I am writing to inform you of the upcoming changes to our policy.
  6. lieverd
    My dear colleague, thank you for your unwavering support during the project.
  7. lieverd (sarcastisch bedoeld)
    My dear lady, I suggest you reconsider your stance on this matter.
  8. duur
    Renting a flat in the city center has become incredibly dear these days.

zelfstandig naamwoord “dear”

enkelvoud dear, meervoud dears of ontelbaar
  1. schat
    Grandma is the dear of our family, always ready with cookies and stories.
  2. geliefde
    He lost his dear in a tragic accident and has been heartbroken ever since.
  3. lieverd
    "Could you help me with this crossword puzzle, dear?" asked the husband to his wife.

tussenwerpsel “dear”

dear
  1. lieve (uitroep, zoals in "Lieve hemel!")
    "Oh dear, I seem to have forgotten my keys at home," she exclaimed.