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- DictionaryCher·ish/ˈCHerəSH/
verb
- 1. protect and care for (someone) lovingly: "he cared for me beyond measure and cherished me in his heart"
cherish something to keep an idea, a hope, or a pleasant feeling in your mind for a long time Cherish the memory of those days in Paris. He cherishes the hope that one day they will meet again. See cherish in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: cherish.
1. a. : to hold dear : feel or show affection for. cherished her friends. b. : to keep or cultivate with care and affection : nurture. cherishes his marriage. 2. : to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutely. still cherishes that memory. cherishable. ˈcher-i-shə-bəl. ˈche-ri- adjective. cherisher. ˈcher-i-shər. ˈche-ri- noun.
verb. These are words and phrases related to cherish. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of cherish. Some people cherish possessions more than friends. Synonyms. love. hold dear. revere. treasure. value. prize. dote on. appreciate. venerate. honor. esteem. idolize. nurse. nourish. nurture. sustain.
To hold something or someone dear and treating them with great affection, value, and care. "I cherish the memories of our family vacations." Detailed Meaning of 'cherish' When you cherish something or someone, you deeply appreciate their presence, qualities, or significance in your life.
aid, cradle, harbor, keep, nourish, nurse, shelter, succor. definition 3: to hold in one's mind fondly or inveterately; harbor. She cherishes her memories of home. I cherish no resentment about the incident. synonyms: cling to, dwell on, harbor. similar words: entertain, foster, hug, nurse.
adjective. us / ˈtʃer·ɪʃt / Add to word list. bringing the pleasure of love or caring about someone or something that is important to you: Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald. (Definition of cherished from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
What does the verb cherish mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb cherish, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. cherish has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. agriculture (early 1500s) hairdressing (early 1500s) Entry status.
