cherish

[US]/ˈtʃerɪʃ/
[UK]/ˈtʃerɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. treasure, value dearly, care for, hold dear, hold onto.

Phrases & Collocations

cherish time

Example Sentences

cherish as a talisman

cherish the illusion that ...

cherish a grudge against

support the army and cherish the people

cherish a deep love for

I cherish the letters she wrote.

cherished but valueless heirlooms.

the miscarriage of a cherished plan.

cherish fond dreams of

The cup is a cherished trophy of the company.

cherish one's family; fine rugs that are cherished by their owners.

We must cherish experience acquired at the cost of blood.

cherish a memory.See Synonyms at appreciate

The old lady tenderly cherished her dog.

the great utopian dream that they have cherished for so long

he had long cherished a secret fantasy about his future.

she cherished a dream of matriarchy—catered to by grandchildren.

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