cherish

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

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• Hyphenation: cher‧ish

Verb

Plain form cherish

Third-person singular cherishes

Past tense cherished

Past participle cherished

Present participle cherishing

1. If you cherish something, you treat it with affection and care.
   • Synonyms: treasure and adore