- a good friend.
- a pricey restaurant.
- costly jewelry.
- devout wishes for their success.
- he paid dearly for the food.
- he treats her affectionately.
- heartfelt condolences.
- high-priced merchandise.
- much too dear for my pocketbook.
- my sisters and brothers are near and dear.
- one's dearest wish.
- she loved him dearly.
- this cost him dear.