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close to someone's heart en · ADJ

Meanings

  1. Deeply cared about; beloved or being the object of great concern.
    • Samaritans is a cause close to Prosser's heart, given his own experience of dealing with the tragic suicide of a loved one, [...]. 2020 July 1, Paul Stephen, “Vital Connections”, in Rail, page 40:
    • As we started driving away I was saddened by the thought of leaving this beloved place that was so very dear and close to my heart. 2013, Kathy J Snow, Pebbles and Blessings: Pebbles and Blessings of Life, →ISBN, page 8:

Forms

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closer to someone's heart Degree=Cmp lexicographic
near to someone's heart alternative lexicographic
closest to someone's heart Degree=Sup lexicographic

Translations (5)

pl bliski sercu (deeply cared about) · fi läheinen (deeply cared about) · pl drogi sercu (deeply cared about) · fi sydäntä lähellä (deeply cared about) · pl miły sercu (deeply cared about)

close to someone's heart en · ADV

Meanings

  1. In a deeply concerned manner or with great love.
    • I held these special moments close to my heart. 2012, Marelise Bekker, Through the Door of Hope!, →ISBN, page 19:

Forms

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closest to someone's heart Degree=Sup lexicographic
near to someone's heart alternative lexicographic
closer to someone's heart Degree=Cmp lexicographic