dear dear /ˈdɪr/

adjective

1. () Dearly loved  ( darling , beloved , dear )
   dearly loved
     The beloved pet brought joy to the entire family.
   The beloved pet brought joy to the entire family.
   
2. () With or in a close or intimate relationship  ( near , dear , good )
   with or in a close or intimate relationship
    A good friend
   a good friend
    My sisters and brothers are near and dear
   my sisters and brothers are near and dear
   
3. Having a high price  ( dear , pricey , pricy , costly , high-priced , spendy [Informal, N. American] )
   having a high price
    Costly jewelry
   costly jewelry
    High-priced merchandise
   high-priced merchandise
    Much too dear for my pocketbook
   much too dear for my pocketbook
    A pricey restaurant
   a pricey restaurant
   
4. Sincerely earnest  ( dear , devout , earnest , heartfelt )
   sincerely earnest
    One's dearest wish
   one's dearest wish
    Devout wishes for their success
   devout wishes for their success
    Heartfelt condolences
   heartfelt condolences
   

adverb

1. At a great cost  ( dear , dearly )
   at a great cost
    He paid dearly for the food
   he paid dearly for the food
    This cost him dear
   this cost him dear
   
2. With affection  ( dear , dearly , affectionately )
   with affection
    She loved him dearly
   she loved him dearly
    He treats her affectionately
   he treats her affectionately
   

interjection

1. () Expressions indicating concern, sympathy, or mild shock.  ( dear , dearie me [Informal] , dear me , good grief [Informal] , Lordy [Informal] , oh dear )
   Expressions indicating concern, sympathy, or mild shock.
   

noun

1. () A beloved person; used as terms of endearment  ( beloved , dearest , love , dear , honey )
   a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
     The elderly couple exchanged heartfelt letters addressed to "My Dear."
   The elderly couple exchanged heartfelt letters addressed to "My Dear."
   
2. A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)  ( dear , lamb )
   a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
   
   

 surgical instrument surgical instrument /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl ˈɪnstrəmənt/

noun

1. A medical instrument used in surgery  ( surgical instrument )
   a medical instrument used in surgery
    The surgeon requested a specific surgical instrument during the operation.
   The surgeon requested a specific surgical instrument during the operation.
   
   

 Anatole France Anatole France /ˌænəˈtoʊl fræns/

noun

1. French writer of sophisticated novels and short stories (1844-1924)  ( Anatole France , France , Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault , Jacques Anatole François Thibault )
   French writer of sophisticated novels and short stories (1844-1924)
   
   

 Phragmites Phragmites /fræɡˈmaɪtiːz/

noun

1. Reeds of marshes and riversides in tropical or temperate regions  ( genus Phragmites , Phragmites )
   reeds of marshes and riversides in tropical or temperate regions