Dear | Mean of dear in English Dictionary

/ˈdiɚ/

• loved or valued very much
1. He's a dear [=precious] friend of mine.
2. my dearest friend
3. Our neighbor is a dear old lady.
4. My grandmother was very dear to me.
5. The book is dear to the hearts of many young readers.
• having a high price
1. Peaches are dear this time of year.
• with love and respect
1. She lost her family, her home—everything that she held dear. [=loved and valued most]
2. the way of life they hold dear
• Noun

• a kind and helpful person
1. Be a dear and take this for me.