Definition of cherish - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
nurtureprotect and care for lovingly
- He cherished his garden, spending hours tending to it..
2.
emotionkeep a hope or memory in mind for long
- He cherished the memory of his first love.
3.
valuesregard a right or principle as important
- They cherished their freedom of speech.
Expressions with cherish
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feel deep affection and hold dear with care and respect
I love and to cherish you forever in our marriage vows..
show deep affection and care for someone always
I promise to love and cherish you forever.
keep believing something untrue because it feels comforting
She cherishes the illusion that he will return.
support or care for someone harmful or dangerous near you
He chose to cherish a snake in his bosom despite the risks.
Origin of cherish
Old French, cherir (to hold dear)
Terms with cherish included in their meaning
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cherish
regard with great affection
emotional
cherish or value something deeply
cherishing
cherish someone dearly and wholeheartedly
cherish
hold something as sacred or cherished
emotional support
cherish hopes or plans
emotional
cherish or value something deeply
gifts
decorative vase given as a gift to cherish
emotional
cherish or value something deeply
Examples of cherish in a sentence
They cherished their time together during the holidays. She cherished the hope of seeing him again. They cherish the right to privacy. Many cherish the principle of equality.
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- French:chérir, cultiver, ...
- German:hegen, bewahren, ...
- Italian:curare, custodire, ...
- Spanish:cuidar, atesorar, ...
- Portuguese:cuidar, guardar, ...
- Chinese:呵护, 珍藏, ...
- Japanese:大事に育てる, 大切にする, ...
- Arabic:اِعْتَنَى بِحُبّ, يَعْتَزُّ, ...
- Hebrew:לְטַפֵּחַ, לִנְצֹור, ...
- Russian:лелеять, хранить, ...
- Ukrainian:плекати, леліяти, ...
- Hindi:प्यार से सँभालना, संजोना, ...
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