treasure
/ˈtɹɛʒə/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈtɹɛʒə/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈtɹɛʒɚ/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.
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Meaning 2 · noun
Anything greatly valued.
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Meaning 3 · noun
A term of endearment.
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Meaning 4 · verb
(of a person or thing) To consider to be precious; to value highly.
“Oh, this ring is beautiful! I’ll treasure it forever.”
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Meaning 5 · verb
To store or stow in a safe place.
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Meaning 6 · verb
To enrich.
How this word is used
- Everyday “Oh, this ring is beautiful! I’ll treasure it forever.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “treasure” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “treasure” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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