dear for

Synonyms

honey bun

Examples

An independent state does not pay too dear for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them. Theodor Mommsen

Compliments cost nothing, yet many pay dear for them. Thomas Fuller

Farewell! thou art too dear for my possessing. William Shakespeare

Serpents, thirst, burning-sand – all are welcomed by the brave; endurance finds pleasure in hardship; virtue rejoices when it pays dear for its existence. Lucan

Compliments cost nothing, yet many pay dear for them. German Proverb

Wisdom is a good purchase, though we pay dear for it. Dutch Proverb

Words in the phrase

dear for

Close letter words and terms

dear departed Dear Diary dear fellow dear God dear god in heaven dear heart