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   Cher·ish

   /ˈCHerəSH/

   

   verb

   • 1. protect and care for (someone) lovingly: "he cared for me beyond measure and cherished me in his heart" Similar adorehold dearlovecare very much forfeel great affection fordote onbe devoted torevereesteemadmireappreciatethink the world ofset great store byhold in high esteemcare forlook aftertendprotectpreserveshelterkeep safesupportnurturecossetindulgeinformal:put on a pedestal
   • ▪ hold (something) dear: "I cherish the letters she wrote" Similar treasureprizevalue highlyhold dearOpposite neglect
   • ▪ keep (a hope or ambition) in one's mind: "he had long cherished a secret fantasy about his future" Similar harborhavepossesshold (onto)cling toentertainretainmaintainkeep in one's mindfosternurturenurseOpposite abandon

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘treat with affection’): from Old French cheriss-, lengthened stem of cherir, from cher ‘dear’, from Latin carus.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cherishCherish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   cherish: [verb] to hold dear : feel or show affection for. to keep or cultivate with care and affection : nurture.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › cherishedCHERISHED Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   Synonyms for CHERISHED: loved, beloved, precious, favorite, special, darling, adored, sweet; Antonyms of CHERISHED: despised, disliked, hated, detested, ignored ...

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHERISHED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CHERISHED definition: bringing the pleasure of love or caring about someone or something that is important to you: . Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHERISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CHERISH meaning: 1. to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you: 2. to keep hopes…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHERISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CHERISH definition: 1. to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you: 2. to keep hopes…. Learn more.

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   Cherish definition: to hold or treat as dear; feel love for. See examples of CHERISH used in a sentence.