cherish (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
Definition
To protect and care for someone or something lovingly; to hold dear and keep in one's mind.
Examples
She will always cherish the memories of her grandmother's stories.
He promised to cherish his wife and support her through thick and thin.
We must cherish our planet's natural resources for future generations.
How to Use cherish
- cherish something/someone (collocation)
- to hold something or someone dear and care for them — "We cherish our freedom and the rights we have."
- cherish the thought (idiom)
- to find comfort or pleasure in an idea, even if it's unlikely — "I cherish the thought of retiring to a quiet beach house someday."
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