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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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A new study published in Psychology of Women Quarterly shows that young men who favor the trad lifestyle don’t honor and cherish tradwives — they hold them in contempt.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

He worries that Breck could be exposed to “this false sense we all have of what masculinity is. Masculinity is really important, and we should cherish and encourage the best parts of it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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

“I mourn my dwindling time, but I cherish the chance it gives me to make things right.”

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom