Cherishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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cherishing

 

[ ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

love and care

Cherishing is the act of holding dear and showing affection towards someone or something. It involves valuing and treasuring the person or thing, often going out of one's way to make them feel special and appreciated.

Synonyms

adoring, appreciating, prizing, treasuring, valuing

Examples of usage

  • I cherish the memories we made together.
  • She cherishes the antique necklace her grandmother gave her.
  • They are cherishing their time together before he goes away for work.
  • We should cherish the moments we have with our loved ones.
  • He cherishes the bond he shares with his best friend.

Translations

Translations of the word "cherishing" 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)

🇸🇦 يعتز بـ

🇨🇿 cenit

🇸🇰 vážiť si

🇨🇳 珍惜 (zhēnxī)

🇸🇮 ceniti

🇮🇸 meta

🇰🇿 қадірлеу

🇬🇪 ღირებულების დათმობა

🇦🇿 dəyərləndirmək

🇲🇽 apreciar

Etymology

The word 'cherishing' originates from the Middle English word 'cherischen,' which means to hold dear or to care for. It has roots in Old French and Latin, ultimately deriving from the Latin word 'carus,' meaning dear or beloved. Over time, 'cherishing' has evolved to encompass not just physical care, but also emotional warmth and affection towards someone or something.

See also: cherished.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,360, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.