Cherish
/ˈtʃerɪʃ/
Definitions
To protect and care for something precious; to hold dear.
/ˈtʃerɪʃ/
To hold dear; to protect and care for.
I cherish the moments I spent with my grandparents.
💡 Simply: Cherish means to love and protect something very special, like a favorite toy or a close friend. It's like giving something extra special care and attention because it's so important to you.
👶 For kids: To love something very, very much and keep it safe.
More Examples
She cherishes her old photograph albums.
How It's Used
"She cherishes her family above all else."
"I cherish the memories of my childhood."
From Old French *cherir, from Vulgar Latin *cariri, frequentative of Latin carus "dear, beloved".
The word has consistently held a positive connotation throughout its history, relating to the valuing of something precious.
Memory tip
Imagine carefully holding a cherished treasure.