CHERISH

Etymology

Verb

cherish (third-person singular simple present cherishes, present participle cherishing, simple past and past participle cherished)

To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.

To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.

Antonym: despise

(obsolete) To cheer, to gladden.

Conjugation

Etymology

Proper noun

Cherish

A female given name

Source: Wiktionary


Cher"ish, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cherished; p. pr. & vb. n. Cherising.] Etym: [F. chérir, fr. cher dear, fr. L. carus. See Caress, Finish.]

1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid. We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children. 1 Thess. ii. 7.

2. To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle. To cherish virtue and humanity. Burke.

Syn.

– To nourish; foster; nurse; nurture; entertain; encourage; comfort; protect; support; See Nurture.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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