cherish — to care for something deeply; to hold dear
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to care for something deeply; to hold dear
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother cherishes her collection of 500 cat figurines.
- Students cherish the final day of exams more than Christmas morning.
- We should cherish every moment with our loved ones.
cherish
VERB[/ˈtʃerɪʃ/]
to care for something deeply; to hold dear
Holding something precious close to heart
They cherish their lifelong friendship. (❤️ Treasure + 🤗 Hold Dear → Cherish)
Cherish and nourish, watch it flourish!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'chériss-' (stem of chérir), meaning 'to hold dear' or 'to treat with affection'. The Old French word likely derives from Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.
Breakdown
cher- (dear, from Latin carus) + -ish (verb suffix) = cherish (to hold dear or care for deeply)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother cherishes her collection of 500 cat figurines.”
“Students cherish the final day of exams more than Christmas morning.”
“We should cherish every moment with our loved ones.”
“She cherishes the handwritten letter from her best friend.”
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