Cherish \Cher"ish\ (ch[e^]r"[i^]sh), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Cherished (ch[e^]r"[i^]sht); p. pr. & vb. n. Cherising.]
[F. ch['e]rir, fr. cher dear, fr. L. carus. See Caress,
Finish.]
1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with
care; to protect and aid.
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We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth
her children. --1 Thess. ii.
7.
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2. To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to
encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious
principle.
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To cherish virtue and humanity. --Burke.
Syn: To nourish; foster; nurse; nurture; entertain;
encourage; comfort; protect; support; See Nurture.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
cherished \cherished\ adj.
deeply loved or valued.
Syn: precious, treasured, wanted.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
cherished
adj 1: characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a
cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a
treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted" [syn: precious,
treasured, wanted]
2: thought of and clung to fondly or reverentially [syn: held
dear(p)]
WordNet (r) 2.0
held dear(p), precious, treasured, wanted
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