CHERISH


Meaning of CHERISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tʃerɪʃ ]

( cherishes, cherishing, cherished)

1.

If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.

The president will cherish the memory of this visit to Ohio...

= treasure

VERB : V n

• cher‧ished

...the cherished dream of a world without wars.

ADJ : ADJ n

2.

If you cherish someone or something, you take good care of them because you love them.

The previous owners had cherished the house.

VERB : V n

• cher‧ished

He described the picture as his most cherished possession.

ADJ : ADJ n

3.

If you cherish a right, a privilege, or a principle, you regard it as important and try hard to keep it.

These people cherish their independence and sovereignty.

VERB : V n

• cher‧ished

Freud called into question some deeply cherished beliefs.

ADJ : ADJ n

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