Cherished
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃt/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
held dear; treasured
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃt/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Highly valued and protected
I cherish my friendship with Sarah.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite toy – you cherish it because it's special and you love it very much. Cherished things are important and precious to you.
👶 For kids: Something you love very, very much!
More Examples
2
The old photo album contained cherished memories.
How It's Used
Personal Relationships
"She cherished the memories of her childhood."
Possessions
"He cherished his antique grandfather clock."
From Middle English *cherishen, from Old French *cherir, from Vulgar Latin *cariri, frequentative of Latin carus ('dear').
The word 'cherish' has been used to describe love and affection for centuries, often appearing in literature and poetry.
Memory tip
Think of 'cherish' as holding something close to your heart, like a cherished photo.
Practice
Base: cherish
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Usage
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