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Find 147 words that mean cherished, such as loved, adored, treasured, and valued, and their opposites, such as despised, hated, and neglected. Learn the definitions and examples of cherished as an adjective and a verb.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the verb cherish, which means to hold dear, feel or show affection for, or nurture something. See examples of cherish in a sentence and its etymology and history.
CHERISHED definition: bringing the pleasure of love or caring about someone or something that is important to you: . Learn more.
to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you: Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence. Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald. Freedom of speech is a cherished (= carefully protected) right in this country.
To cherish something is to care for it deeply, to treasure it, like the way you cherish the time you spend with a favorite person you don't see often. The verb cherish is related to words that mean “costly” and “beloved.”.
to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you: Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence. Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald. Freedom of speech is a cherished (= carefully protected) right in this country.
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1. verb. If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time. The president will cherish the memory of this visit to Ohio. [VERB noun] It was a wonderful occasion which we will cherish for many years to come. [VERB noun]
