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Cherish: meaning, definitions and examples

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cherish

 

[ ˈtʃerɪʃ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

expressing deep love and care

To cherish means to hold dear, to show affection and care towards someone or something. It implies a deep appreciation and value for the person or thing being cherished.

Synonyms

adore, appreciate, treasure, value

Examples of usage

  • I cherish the moments we spend together.
  • She cherished the necklace her grandmother gave her.
  • He cherished the memories of his childhood.
Context #2 | Verb

holding something dear and protecting it

To cherish also means to protect and care for something valuable. It involves safeguarding and looking after something with great care and attention.

Synonyms

guard, nurture, preserve, protect

Examples of usage

  • She cherished the antique vase, making sure it was kept safe.
  • He cherished the rare book, storing it in a special case.
Context #3 | Noun

a feeling of deep affection and care

Cherish can also be used as a noun to describe a deep feeling of love and care towards someone or something.

Synonyms

affection, attachment, devotion, love

Examples of usage

  • His cherish for his family was evident in everything he did.
  • The cherish she felt for her homeland was unwavering.

Translations

Translations of the word "cherish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apreciar

🇮🇳 सहेजना

🇩🇪 schätzen

🇮🇩 menghargai

🇺🇦 цінувати

🇵🇱 cenić

🇯🇵 大切にする (taisetsu ni suru)

🇫🇷 chérir

🇪🇸 apreciar

🇹🇷 değer vermek

🇰🇷 소중히 여기다 (sojung-hi yeogida)

🇸🇦 يقدّر

🇨🇿 cenit

🇸🇰 ceniť si

🇨🇳 珍惜 (zhēn xī)

🇸🇮 ceniti

🇮🇸 meta

🇰🇿 қадірлеу

🇬🇪 შეფასება

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirmək

🇲🇽 apreciar

Etymology

The word 'cherish' originated from the Old French word 'cherir', meaning 'to hold dear'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over the centuries, 'cherish' has evolved to represent not only love and care but also the act of protecting and valuing something deeply.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,723, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.