treasure
ˈtrɛʒər
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Verb

tr.
1.
cherishregard with great affection
  • He treasures every moment spent with his family..
cherish value
2.
safekeepingstore something valuable in a safe place
  • He treasures his savings in a secure account.
hoard safeguard

Noun

1.
wealthstored collection of valuable items
  • The pirates hid their treasure on a deserted island..
fortune riches wealth
2.
valueperson or thing that is highly valued
  • Grandma's old clock is a family treasure.
gem jewel prize
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Images of treasure

  • treasure: stored collection of valuable items
    stored collection of valuable items

Expressions with treasure

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ship used to transport valuable items
The treasure ship carried gold and jewels across the ocean..
rich source of something valuable
Her mind is a treasure trove of ideas.
something valuable hidden or not obvious
The old book turned out to be a treasure in disguise.
valuable items hidden underground or underwater
The pirates searched for buried treasure on the island.
box containing valuable items like jewels or gold
The pirates buried the treasure chest on a deserted island..
game where players find hidden objects using clues
We organized a treasure hunt for the kids at the party.

Origin of treasure

Greek, thesauros (storehouse)

Terms with treasure included in their meaning

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undiscovered treasure
something valuable not widely recognized
treasure
person or thing deeply valued and brings great happiness
searching for treasure
looking for valuable items underground
gaming
area in games with enemies and treasure
treasure
valuable items received for free
stolen goods
treasure stolen by pirates
treasure holdings
extremely valuable possessions or money in very large quantity
treasure
collection of valuable or delightful items

Examples of treasure in a sentence

  • They treasure their time together every summer.
  • She treasures her grandmother's letters in a special box.
  • They treasure their family heirlooms in a hidden vault.
  • The museum displayed a treasure of ancient artifacts.
  • She found a hidden treasure in her grandmother's attic.
  • The painting was a national treasure.

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  1. French:chérir, trésor, ...
  2. German:schätzen, Schatz, ...
  3. Italian:apprezzare, tesoro, ...
  4. Spanish:valorar, tesoro, ...
  5. Portuguese:valorizar, tesouro, ...
  6. Chinese:珍惜, 宝藏, ...
  7. Japanese:大事にする, 宝物, ...
  8. Arabic:اِعْتَزَّ, كَنْز, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהוֹקִיר, אוֹצָר, ...
  10. Russian:дорожить, сокровище, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цінувати, скарб, ...
  12. Hindi:संजोना, खजाना, ...

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