dear

The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.

"Yes, children dear, wait a bit till it turns itself," she answered - she ought to have said "till I turn it"[.]

"I've never met the kind of man I mean." "Tell me about him. What does he look like?" "Oh, he might look very much like you." "How dear of you to say that!"

Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.

The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!

Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:[…].

My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!

My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on, but over my knee!