cherish

verb
UK: /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/
US: /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/

  1. To feel or show great love for someone or something.

    1. I cherish my family.
    2. She will always cherish the memory of their wedding day as it was so special.

  2. To protect and care for someone or something lovingly.

    1. We cherish our pets.
    2. The local community should cherish its historical buildings, ensuring they stay protected.

  3. To keep hopes, memories, or ideas in your mind because they are important to you.

    1. I cherish our time.
    2. Although they are apart now, he will forever cherish the moments they shared.

Synonyms

value treasure appreciate adore revere prize nurture foster

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cherish" in English means: To feel or show great love for someone or something., To protect and care for someone or something lovingly., To keep hopes, memories, or ideas in your mind because they are important to you..

The phonetic transcription of "cherish" is /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cherish": value, treasure, appreciate, adore, revere, prize, nurture, foster.

Example usage of "cherish": "I cherish my family.". More examples on the page.