Main Entry:

²treasure

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

trea·sured; trea·sur·ing \-zh(ə-)riŋ\

Date:

14th century

1 : to collect and store up (something of value) for future use : hoard 2 : to hold or keep as precious : cherish, prize <she treasured those memories>

synonyms see appreciate