cherished; cherishing; cherishes
1
a
: to hold dear : feel or show affection for
cherished her friends
b
: to keep or cultivate with care and affection : nurture
cherishes his marriage
2
: to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutely
still cherishes that memory
Examples of cherish in a Sentence
a book cherished by many
I will always cherish that memory.
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The end-of-the-year holidays often include exchanging gifts, time with family and friends, and memories to cherish in the years to come.
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Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The company believes that pets deserve to live in a world where they are loved, understood and cherished.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
His memory will forever be cherished by all who knew him.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
The memory will always be cherished by Zachary Ruderman and his parents, Nico and Anne.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The company believes that pets deserve to live in a world where they are loved, understood and cherished.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
His memory will forever be cherished by all who knew him.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
The memory will always be cherished by Zachary Ruderman and his parents, Nico and Anne.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cherish. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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