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dear meaning in Sanskrit

प्रिय priya

/dɪə//dɪɹ/

dear in Sanskrit: प्रिय (priya). In English, dear means high in price; expensive.

Sanskrit words for dear

precious to or greatly valued by someone
प्रिय priya

English meaning of dear

  1. adjective High in price; expensive.
  2. adjective Loved; lovable.
  3. adjective Lovely; kind.
  4. adjective Loving, affectionate, heartfelt.

Full definition of dear

dear in a sentence

  • The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.
  • Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.
  • The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!

Synonyms of dear

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Questions about dear in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of dear in Sanskrit?
Dear in Sanskrit is प्रिय (priya).
dear इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Dear: प्रिय (priya).
What does dear mean in English?
Dear means high in price; expensive.

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