Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bedear

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: be-dear
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make or hold dear; endear.

Transitive verb

verb

To say "dear" to; address as "dear".

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"I have been too nice. The coaxing minx, she loves me, cannot hide it, Has but half heart to try. Coy as she is, Her looks are kisses and her voice bedears me, Though she but say "Good day, sir.""
"The "dears" had such a hard time of it, that they ended by keeping purposely away from the court-receptions, while, on the other hand, the legion of insignificant people with the von to their name commenced bedearing each other to their hearts content."
"Highland had fallen into the habit of casually bedearing Mary when there were people about. "Well, dear," he said, "how about it?" "Oh," she said, "I think it's a lovely place, and so clean and tidy, and the sea, and all — I'd love to stay.""

Etymology

From be- + dear.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: be

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

bedears (present, singular) bedearing (participle, present) bedeared (participle, past) bedeared (past)

Synonyms

appreciate cherish prize bedear esteem hold dear think much of treasure value

Rhymes With

here year we're near clear hear career fear wear appear dear beer

Questions

What does bedear mean?: To make or hold dear; endear.
Where does bedear come from?: From be- + dear.

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