transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈcher-ish, ˈche-rish ]
transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English cherisshen, from Anglo-French cheriss-, stem of cherir to cherish, from cher dear, from Latin carus — more at charity
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : to hold dear : feel or show affection for
cherish ed her friends
b. : to keep or cultivate with care and affection : nurture
cherish es his marriage
2. : to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutely
still cherish es that memory
Synonyms: see appreciate
• cher·ish·able -i-shə-bəl adjective
• cher·ish·er -i-shər noun