26984 words

cherish

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you:

Examples:

Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence.
Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Freedom of speech is a cherished (= carefully protected) right in this country.
2
to keep hopes, memories, or ideas in your mind because they are important to you and bring you pleasure:

Examples:

I cherish the memories of the time we spent together.
3
to keep hopes, memories, or ideas in your mind because they are important to you and bring you pleasure:

Examples:

We cherish the many memories we have of our dear mother.

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