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cherish

/ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ/

verb
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🇬🇧 UK

/ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ/

🇺🇸 US

/ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · verb

    To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.

  2. Meaning 2 · verb

    To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.

    “I cherish your friendship.”

  3. 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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“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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