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Synonyms & Similar Words
adore
appreciate
treasure
value
prize
esteem
reverence
honor
revere
worship
idolize
love
dote
pamper
spoil
coddle
mollycoddle
fondle
pet
cuddle
caress
hold dear
regard highly
think highly of
have a soft spot for
be fond of
be attached to
be devoted to
be enamored with
be infatuated with
be smitten with
Meaning of cherish
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "cherish" means to hold or treat something dear, to feel or show love or affection for something, or to take great care of something.
Definitions
- * Merriam-Webster defines "cherish" as to hold dear, to feel or show love or affection for, or to take care of something carefully.
Example Uses
- She cherishes the memories of her childhood and often looks back on them with nostalgia.
- * He cherishes his relationship with his wife and makes sure to surprise her on their anniversary every year.
- * The company cherishes its employees and provides them with excellent benefits and a positive work environment.
- * The artist cherishes her creative freedom and refuses to compromise her vision.