cherish

verb

cher·ish | \ˈcher-ish,

ˈche-rish\

cherished; cherishing; cherishes

Definition of cherish

transitive verb

1a : 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for cherish

Synonyms

appreciate, love, prize, treasure, value

Antonyms

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appreciate, value, prize, treasure, cherish mean to hold in high estimation. appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence. appreciates fine wine value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth. values our friendship prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses. Americans prize their freedom treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious. a treasured memento cherish implies a special love and care for something. cherishes her children above all

Examples of cherish in a Sentence

a book cherished by many I will always cherish that memory.

Recent Examples on the Web

Longtime fans cherished the fictional relationship Danny had with his wife, Linda, before it was revealed that she was killed in a helicopter crash during the show's season premiere last year. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "'Blue Bloods' Donnie Wahlberg's Real-Life Love Story Actually Began on Television," 7 Sep. 2018 At least five generations have cherished the two-room, 24-foot-by-24-foot northern Wisconsin cottage with no running water. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Cabin life up north is a summer generational ritual in Wisconsin," 13 June 2018 But for moviegoers who cherish the Oscar winning 2004 original that introduced Bob and Helen Parr, a.k.a. — Author: Kenneth Turan, Anchorage Daily News, "Review: ‘Incredibles 2’ is the superhero family saga we need right now," 14 June 2018 While not as common for fathers, Hopper obviously cherished the moment. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "GoT's Tom Hopper Welcomes a Daughter, Posts Poignant Photo Sharing Skin-to-Skin Contact with Baby," 9 July 2018 But for moviegoers who cherish the Oscar winning 2004 original that introduced Bob and Helen Parr, a.k.a. — Author: Kenneth Turan, Anchorage Daily News, "Review: ‘Incredibles 2’ is the superhero family saga we need right now," 14 June 2018 But for moviegoers who cherish the Oscar winning 2004 original that introduced Bob and Helen Parr, a.k.a. — Kenneth Turan, latimes.com, "'Incredibles 2' is the superhero family saga we need right now," 11 June 2018 The drivers are Bengals’ fans and believed the items should be cherished and not discarded. — Maytal Levi, Cincinnati.com, "Rumpke workers caught on camera pocketing trash," 6 July 2018 In the moment, though, there are more important things to pause and consider in a K-State community that cherishes the Snyders and knows nothing will ever be the same for them. — Vahe Gregorian, kansascity, "Amid pivotal K-State hoops win, Snyder family’s agony looms large in Weber’s thoughts," 20 Jan. 2018

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cherish

verb

English Language Learners Definition of cherish

: to feel or show great love for (someone or something)

: to remember or hold (an idea, belief, etc.) in a deeply felt way

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cherish

verb

cher·ish | \ˈcher-ish

\

cherished; cherishing

Kids Definition of cherish

1 : to hold dear : feel or show affection for cherish a friend

2 : to remember or hold in a deeply felt way She cherishes the memory.

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