Definition of cherish Cherish

/ʧɛˈɹɪʃ/ - [cherish] - cher•ish

We found 8 definitions of cherish from 5 different sources.

What does cherish mean?

WordNet

Verb cherishes, cherishing, cherished
cherish - be fond of; be attached to
		care for, hold dear, treasure
		love have a great affection or liking for; "I love French food"; "She loves her boss and works hard for him"
		yearn have affection for; feel tenderness for

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cherish (Verb)
To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.
cherish (Verb)
To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle.
cherish (Verb)
To cheer, gladden.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

cherish (v. t.)
To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.
cherish (v. t.)
To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

cherish
cher′ish, v.t. to protect and treat with affection: to nurture, nurse: to entertain in the mind.—n. Cher′ishment. [Fr. chérir, chérissant—cher, dear—L. carus.]

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cherish, verb, present, 1st person singular of cherish (infinitive).
cherish, verb (infinitive).

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