Dear and Favourite

Dear

Dear adjective - Commanding a large price.

Favourite is a synonym for dear in person topic. In some cases you can use "Favourite" instead the word "Dear" as an adjective or a noun, when it comes to topics like beloved, close, precious.

Nearby Words: dearly, deary, dearie

Favourite

Favourite adjective - Preferred above all others and treated with partiality.

Dear is a synonym for favourite in beloved topic. You can use "Dear" instead the word "Favourite" as an adjective or a noun, if it concerns topics such as darling.

Nearby Words: favoured, favouritism
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