close to one's heart

English

Alternative forms
  • near to one's heart

Adjective

close to one's heart (comparative closer to one's heart, superlative closest to one's heart)

  1. Deeply cared about; beloved or being the object of great concern.
    • 2013, Kathy J Snow, Pebbles and Blessings: Pebbles and Blessings of Life, →ISBN, page 8:
      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.

Adverb

close to one's heart (comparative closer to one's heart, superlative closest to one's heart)

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

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