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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.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.

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

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   treasure. ( ˈtrɛʒə) n. 1. wealth and riches, usually hoarded, esp in the form of money, precious metals, or gems. 2. a thing or person that is highly prized or valued. vb ( tr) 3. to prize highly as valuable, rare, or costly. 4. to store up and save; hoard. [C12: from Old French tresor, from Latin thēsaurus anything hoarded, from Greek thēsauros]

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTREASURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 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]

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › treasureTREASURE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˈtreʒə r/ us. treasure noun (GOLD/JEWELLERY) Add to word list. B2. a collection of gold, silver, jewellery, and valuable objects, especially in children's stories: buried treasure. treasure noun (VALUABLE OBJECT) a very valuable object: [ usually plural ] art treasures. treasure. verb [ T ] uk / ˈtreʒə r/ us.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtreasure 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtreasure verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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

8. www.yourdictionary.com › treasureTreasure Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Treasure Definition. trĕzhər. treasured, treasures, treasuring. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. treasures. Accumulated or stored wealth, esp. in the form of money, precious metals, jewels, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Valuable or precious possessions of any kind.