(~s, treasuring, ~d)
1.
Treasure is a collection of valuable old objects such as gold coins and jewels that has been hidden or lost. (LITERARY)
It was here, the buried ~, she knew it was.
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2.
Treasures are valuable objects, especially works of art and items of historical value.
The house was large and full of art ~s.
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3.
If you ~ something that you have, you keep it or care for it carefully because it gives you great pleasure and you think it is very special.
She ~s her memories of those joyous days.
= cherish
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Treasure is also a noun.
His greatest ~ is his collection of rock records.
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~d
These books are still among my most ~d possessions.
ADJ: ADJ n
4.
If you say that someone is a ~, you mean that they are very helpful and useful to you. (INFORMAL)
Charlie? Oh, he’s a ~, loves children.
= gem
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