Treasure: meaning, definitions and examples

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treasure

 

[ หˆtrษ›ส’ษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

hidden wealth

Treasure refers to a collection of valuable objects, often hidden or buried, that holds significant monetary or sentimental value. It can include gold, silver, jewels, precious stones, artifacts, and other valuable items. Treasures are often associated with legends, myths, and tales of buried pirate loot or lost ancient civilizations.

Synonyms

fortune, riches, wealth

Examples of usage

  • The pirates buried their treasure on a remote island.
  • The treasure hunters used a metal detector to search for hidden riches.
  • Legends speak of a treasure chest filled with gold and jewels hidden in the mountains.
Context #2 | Verb

cherish

To treasure something means to hold it dear and cherish it deeply. It implies a strong emotional attachment and value placed on a person, object, memory, or experience. When you treasure something, you protect it, care for it, and appreciate its significance.

Synonyms

appreciate, cherish, value

Examples of usage

  • She treasured the antique ring her grandmother had given her.
  • He treasured the memories of their trip to Paris.
  • They treasured their friendship and never took it for granted.

Translations

Translations of the word "treasure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tesouro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schatz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ harta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐั€ะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skarbiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trรฉsor

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tesoro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hazine

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู†ุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poklad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poklad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ่—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaklad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทั‹ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™zinษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tesoro

Etymology

The word 'treasure' originated from the Old French 'tresor', which came from the Latin 'thesaurus' meaning 'treasury' or 'storehouse of valuable items'. Throughout history, treasures have played a significant role in human culture, inspiring quests, stories, and legends. From ancient kings hoarding riches to modern-day archaeological discoveries, the concept of treasure continues to captivate our imagination.

See also: treasured, treasurer, treasures, treasury.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,318 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.