cherish
Translation
to cherish, to treasure, to hold dear
Examples
I will always cherish the memories of our holiday.
I will always cherish the memories of our vacation.
She cherished the hope that he would return.
She cherished the hope that he would return.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to hold (sth.) dear I cherish these old photographs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: treasure, value, prize; Antonyms: neglect, scorn, despise
Etymology
From Old French 'cherir' (to hold dear), from 'cher' (dear), from Latin 'carus' (dear, precious).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'cherry-ish'. Imagine you cherish a bowl of sweet cherries, savoring each one.