Hold Dear (Verb)
Meaning
Be fond of; be attached to.
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- I hold dear the memories of my childhood spent with my grandparents.
- She holds dear the advice given by her mentor which changed her life.
- He holds dear his collection of antique clockwork toys.
- They hold dear their cultural heritage and try to pass it on to the next generation.
- Most parents hold dear the first words spoken by their child.