Cherish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cherish is a verb meaning To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
Meaning
To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
More Meanings
- To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.
- (obsolete) To cheer, to gladden.
Example Sentences
his long-cherished dream
I cherish your friendship.
[T]he ſame Sun vvhich only cheriſheth and gently vvarmes his Countrey men, halfe parboyle and tanne other people, and thoſe rayes vvhich ſcorch the aduſted ſoyles of Calabria and Spaine, only varniſh and guild the green hony-ſuckled plaines and hillocks of England; […]
So by cheriſhing Humility, Pride is weakned, by cheriſhing Patience, Violent Paſſions, and Anger, and Peeviſhneſs are deſtroyed, by cheriſhing Purity, and Chaſtity of Heart and Thoughts, Uncleanneſs is mortified, and ſo by cheriſhing heavenly mindedneſs, the love of the world is abated and weakned: and the like might be ſhewed in other inſtances.
Word Forms
- cherishes
- cherishing
- cherished
Synonyms for cherish
Depending on context, synonyms include prize, treasure, appreciate, bedear, esteem, value.
Antonyms for cherish
Common opposites include despise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include treasure, precious, treasured, dote, love, valued.
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Sources & Attribution
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