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cher·ish C0275400 (chĕr′ĭsh)tr.v. cher·ished, cher·ish·ing, cher·ish·es 1. To treat with affection and tenderness; hold dear: cherish one's family; fine rugs that are cherished by their owners.2. To keep fondly in mind; treasure: cherish a memory. See Synonyms at appreciate. [Middle English cherishen, from Old French cherir, cheriss-, from cher, dear, from Latin cārus; see kā- in Indo-European roots.] cher′ish·a·ble n.cher′ish·er n.cherished (ˈtʃɛrɪʃt) adj1. clung to, esp when fulfilment is unlikely2. treasured3. highly valued, honoured, and respectedThesaurusAdj. | 1. | cherished - characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"precious, treasured, wantedloved - held dear; "his loved companion of many years" | Translationscherished
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