cherish
/ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ/
verb
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · verb
To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
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Meaning 2 · verb
To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.
“I cherish your friendship.”
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Meaning 3 · verb
To cheer, to gladden.
How this word is used
- Everyday “I cherish your friendship.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “cherish” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “cherish” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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