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- pronunciation:
- cher
ihsh
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
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verb |
| inflections: |
cherishes, cherishing, cherished |
| definition: |
to value with great love and care.
She cherishes their friendship.- synonyms:
- esteem, treasure, value
- antonyms:
- scorn
- similar words:
- adore, appreciate, cling to, love, prize, respect, revere
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| related words: |
esteem, rear, relish, value |
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| derivations: |
cherishable (adj.), cherishingly (adv.) |
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