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Definitions

cherish

[cher-ish] / ˈtʃɛr ɪʃ /
VERB
care about deeply
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admire adore appreciate care for cling to cultivate defend embrace encourage enshrine entertain harbor hold dear honor love preserve revere safeguard treasure worship
STRONG
clasp coddle comfort cosset fancy fondle foster guard hug idolize like nourish nurse nurture pet prize reverence shelter shield support sustain value venerate
WEAK
cleave to dote on hold in high esteem
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abhor condemn despise destroy detest dishonor dislike disparage disregard disrespect hate hurt ignore neglect reject scorn
STRONG
deprive let go release starve turn away
WEAK
abandon denounce forsake not care renounce

Example Sentences

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America loves a winner, but this film teaches us to cherish our losers, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“Catastrophes like these make one cherish even more the wonderful resource we have in the Potomac River,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

"She loved spending time with her family where she could show her love. Our family is devastated by this loss, but we will cherish her memories with us so close to our hearts forever."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

"It's a cultural heritage I cherish very much."

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Maggie refused: “the letters are mine to guard and cherish as long as I live … But do not think me so lost as to ever allow them to be published.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.