transitive verb see: charity Date: 14th century 1. to hold dear ; feel or show affection for , to keep or cultivate with care and affection ; nurture , to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutely , see: appreciate ~able adjective ~er noun
CHERISH
Meaning of CHERISH in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012