cherish
word
/ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ/
CHAIR-ish
/tʃˈɛɹɪʃ/
CHAIR-ish
Definition
To feel or show deep love, care, or appreciation for someone or something; to value something very highly and keep it close to your heart.
Usage & Nuances
Fairly formal and emotional; often used about important memories, loved ones, meaningful objects, or values. Typical collocations: 'cherish the memory', 'cherish a friendship', 'cherish every moment'. Less common in casual speech; do not use for things that aren't deeply important.
Spanish: apreciar - valorar mucho - atesorarPortuguese (BR): valorizar - estimar muito - acarinharPortuguese (PT): acarinhar - valorizar - prezarChinese (Simplified): 珍惜 - 珍视 - 怀有（感情）Chinese (Traditional): 珍惜 - 珍視 - 懷有（感情）Hindi: सहेजना - संजोना - बेहद प्यार करनाArabic: يعتز بـ - يقدّر - يحتفظ بعزيزBengali: সযত্নে লালন করা - ভালোবাসাRussian: дорожить - лелеятьJapanese: 大切にする - 慈しむVietnamese: trân trọng - nâng niuKorean: 소중히 여기다 - 간직하다Turkish: değer vermek - çok sevmekUrdu: قدر کرنا - عزیز رکھناIndonesian: menghargai - menyayangi
Example Sentences
I cherish the time we spent together.
basic
Parents cherish their children.
basic
You should cherish your friends.
basic
I will always cherish our memories from that summer.
natural
She truly cherishes every moment with her family.
natural
That's a gift I will always cherish.
natural