Dear and Friendly

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Dear adjective - Having qualities that tend to make one loved.

Usage example: a dear friend that I would do anything for

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Friendly and dear are semantically related in affable topic. In some cases you can use "Friendly" instead an adjective "Dear".

Nearby Words: dearly, deary, dearie

Friendly adjective - Closely acquainted.

Usage example: we're friendly with our neighbors

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Dear and friendly are semantically related in affable topic. Sometimes you can use "Dear" instead an adjective "Friendly".

Nearby Words: friend, friendliness, friendship

Terms of Endangerment: Konrad Beezo calls Lorrie "missy, little lady, dear, and darling," and treats her in a friendly way as he's preparing to kidnap her and deliver and steal her firstborn.

Source: Creator / Dean Koontz
Friendly Rival: Even from the get-go, it's clearly shown that Hikari values Kei as a dear friend, and even beyond their regular competitions, she wants to remain as close to him as she is with the others in Special A.

Source: Manga / Special A
He may technically be correct, but it doesn't make Liquid's uses of "dear brother" any more friendly.

Source: Terms of Endangerment

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