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treasure

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1 an asset that brings praise or renown

ancient archaeological treasures that today would never be allowed out of the country of origin

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a feather in one's cap

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2 someone or something unusually desirable

in thanking them for their contributions, the mayor referred to the volunteers at the homeless shelter as the city's greatest treasures

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brass ring

glory,
pride

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lemon,
loser

treasure

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of treasure (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to hold dear

I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer

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set store by
(or set store on)

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undervalue

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disvalue

2 to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place

a trove of fine wines that he had lovingly treasured over the years

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set aside

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Verb

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