Cherish

/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To hold dear; to feel or show affection for.

She cherishes the memories of her childhood.

To care for deeply; to nurture or protect with affection.

He cherishes the bond he has with his family.

To keep or cultivate with care and affection.

They cherish their friendship and make time to meet regularly.

To value highly; to treasure.

He cherishes his collection of rare books.

Middle English: from Old French 'cherir', from 'cher', meaning 'dear'.

cherish the moment

To value and appreciate the present time.

cherish your loved ones

To show care and affection for your family and friends.

cherish a memory

To hold onto a significant or happy memory.

treasure

To value highly.

adore

To regard with deep, often rapturous love.

nurture

To care for and encourage the growth or development of.

To really care about someone.

He totally cherishes her—always buying her little gifts.

To hold something in high regard or keep it special.

I cherish my video games; they remind me of my childhood.