Cherish Definition

chĕrĭsh

cherished, cherishes

verb

cherished, cherishes

To hold dear; feel or show love for.

To cherish one's family.

Webster's New World

To keep fondly in mind; treasure.

Cherish a memory.

American Heritage

To take good care of; protect; foster.

To cherish one's rights.

Webster's New World

To cling to the idea or feeling of.

To cherish a hope.

Webster's New World

To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle.

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Origin of Cherish

Middle English cherishen from Old French cherir cheriss- from cher dear from Latin cārus kā- in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French cherir.

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