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   Treas·ure

   /ˈtreZHər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects: "the ransom was to be paid in diamonds and treasure" Similar richesvaluablesjewelsgemsgoldsilverprecious metalsmoneycashwealthfortunetreasure trove
   • ▪ a very valuable object: "she set out to look at the art treasures" Similar valuable objectvaluablework of artobjet of virtumasterpiece
   • ▪ a person whom the speaker loves or who is valued for the assistance they can give: "the housekeeper is a real treasure—I don't know what he would do without her" Similar paragongemangelnonpareilfindprizeinformal:starone of a kindone in a millionsomething elsethe topsdarlingangelapple of one's eyepride and joy

   verb

   • 1. keep carefully (a valuable or valued item): "my mother gave me the ring and I'll treasure it always"
   • ▪ value highly: "the island is treasured by walkers and conservationists"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French tresor, based on Greek thēsauros (see thesaurus).

   Scrabble Points: 8

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

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   1. a (1) : wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded. buried treasure. (2) : wealth of any kind or in any form : riches. b. : a store of money in reserve. 2. : something of great worth or value. also : a person esteemed as rare or precious. 3. : a collection of precious things. treasure. 2 of 2. verb.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTREASURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TREASURE definition: 1. very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or…. Learn more.

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   noun. wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate. Synonyms: hoard. wealth, rich materials, or valuable things. any thing or person greatly valued or highly prized: This book was his chief treasure.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › treasureTreasure - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of treasure. noun. any possession that is highly valued by its owner. “the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures ” see more. noun. a collection of precious things. “the trunk held all her meager treasures ” see more. noun. accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › treasureTreasure - definition of treasure by The Free Dictionary

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   1. wealth or riches stored or accumulated, esp. in the form of precious metals, money, or jewels. 2. wealth, rich materials, or valuable things. 3. any thing or person greatly valued. v.t. 4. to retain carefully or keep in store, as in the mind. 5. to regard or treat as precious; cherish.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › treasureTREASURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. Treasure is a collection of valuable old objects such as gold coins and jewels that has been hidden or lost . [literary] It was here, the buried treasure, she knew it was. Synonyms: riches, money, gold, fortune More Synonyms of treasure. 2. countable noun [usually plural]

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiontreasure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of treasure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.