[cher.ish] vt [ME cherisshen, fr. MF cheriss-, stem of cherir to cherish, fr. OF, fr. chier dear, fr. L carus--more at charity] (14c) 1 a: to hold dear: feel or show affection for b: to keep or cultivate with care and affection: nurture
2: to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutely "still ~es that memory" syn see appreciate -- cher.ish.able adj -- cher.ish.er n