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cherish

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtʃerɪʃ/

Forms: cherished

cherish means: To love or value something very much and feel that it is important to you.

verb

VALUE DEEPLYB2

To love or value something very much and feel that it is important to you.

  • I cherish our friendship.
  • She cherished every moment with her grandfather.
  • Do you still cherish the hope of returning home?

Similar words: treasure, value, hold dear

Common phrases: cherish a memory, cherish a hope, cherish something

CARE WITH LOVEB2

To treat someone or something with love and great care.

  • She cherishes her children.
  • He promised to cherish his wife throughout their lives.
  • The little dog was cherished by the whole family.

Similar words: treasure, nurture

Opposites: neglect

Common phrases: cherish a child, cherish someone, love and cherish

Questions about cherish

What does cherish mean?

To love or value something very much and feel that it is important to you.

What is cherish in other languages?

Türkçe: değer vermek · Español: atesorar · Français: chérir · Deutsch: schätzen · Italiano: tenere caro · 日本語: 大切にする

How do you pronounce cherish?

It is pronounced /ˈtʃerɪʃ/.

How do you use cherish in a sentence?

I cherish our friendship. She cherished every moment with her grandfather.

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