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/
Korean meaning: 소중히 여기다, 간직하다
Korean pronunciation: 체-리쉬 (강세: 체)
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
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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'.
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“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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