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Adjective held dear has 1 sense
cherished, held dear - thought of and clung to fondly or reverentiallyAntonym:  forsaken (indirect, via unforsaken)
 
 
Verb hold dear has 1 sense
care for, cherish, hold dear, treasure - be fond of; be attached to--1 is one way to love
 Sample sentences:
 Sam cannot hold dear Sue
 Sam and Sue hold dear the movie
 
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