​cherish somebody/something to love somebody/something very much and want to protect them or it. Children need to be cherished. her most cherished possession · ​ ...

1cherish somebody/something to love someone or something very much and want to protect them or it Children need to be cherished. her most cherished possession.

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb cherish, five of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you. Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence.

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective cherished. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

Modern coinage, apparently an alteration of Cheryth to match the vocabulary word cherish 'to treasure, care for' (brought into English in the Middle Ages from ...

1. a : to hold dear : feel or show affection for cherished her friends b : to keep or cultivate with care and affection : nurture cherishes his marriage.

2 meanings: 1. to show great tenderness for; treasure 2. to cling fondly to (a hope, idea, etc); nurse.... Click for more definitions.

5 дней назад · CHERISH definition: 1. to love someone or something very much and take care of them 2. If you cherish an idea, hope…. Learn more.

to hold or treat as dear; feel love for: to cherish one's native land. to care for tenderly; nurture: to cherish a child.