cherish

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How is the word cherish different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of cherish are appreciate, prize, treasure, and value. While all these words mean "to hold in high estimation," cherish implies a special love and care for something.

cherishes her children above all

When can appreciate be used instead of cherish?

In some situations, the words appreciate and cherish are roughly equivalent. However, appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

appreciates fine wine

When would prize be a good substitute for cherish?

The synonyms prize and cherish are sometimes interchangeable, but prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

Americans prize their freedom

Where would treasure be a reasonable alternative to cherish?

Although the words treasure and cherish have much in common, treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

a treasured memento

When could value be used to replace cherish?

The meanings of value and cherish largely overlap; however, value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

values our friendship

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cherish McCartney would always cherish the memory of one moment, ironically after a heated argument with Lennon. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 For those who cherish winter coats and cold-weather essentials, the start of spring and summer is a time of mourning. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025 These strong relationships carry over into the film, which is set to be released on Mother’s Day weekend, serving as a reminder to cherish time with loved ones. Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025 They are both known to cherish their private homes in the countryside and retreat there when schedules allow. Janine Henni, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cherish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
Verb
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    USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Acosta loved the outdoors, regularly volunteering at Shake-A-Leg, the sailing program in Coconut Grove that works with individuals with disabilities, her family said.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Romaine Salad With Oranges And Radishes Recipe: Potato-And-Rutabaga Gratin Recipe: Hummingbird Sheet Cake Staying tried-and-true to a traditional menu might satisfy your older relatives, but sometimes breaking from tradition makes a meal more memorable and treasured.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Like the others, Maradona treasured his relationship with Raccuglia just as much as Raccuglia treasured him.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This at-bat had no significance on an eventual 7-2 Phillies win over the Miami Marlins.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Many of the students who've lost visas nationwide appear to have no connection to pro-Palestinian protest movements.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • His Family Life He’s not just adored onscreen; he’s got a phenomenally close family as well.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • In front of its adoring crowd, the North London club took a huge step towards the Champions League semifinal by beating Spanish juggernaut Real Madrid 3-0 in its quarterfinal first-leg.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Some moms might even appreciate an attractive bottle of liqueur as a gift to cherish the pleasant memories of the day.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The school’s namesake will be honored at the event, which will be held at the Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center in Los Angeles on May 3.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The judge’s opinion would identify the grounds for an acquittal or for holding the defendants’ liable.
    Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There’s value in that redundancy, as journalists compete with one another in their search for facts, and news junkies value the subtle differences among competing accounts of the same events.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Backed by $60 million in venture capital and at one time valued at $200 million, Whisper’s promise of a place to share their secrets anonymously had drawn millions of users.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • During an interview earlier this week, Witkoff alluded to the idea that Iran would be able to retain uranium enriched to approximately 3.7% for the purposes of energy production.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025
  • As fans returned, WrestleMania 37 in 2021 Night 1 started with a WWE Championship match won by Bobby Lashley, while WrestleMania 38 in 2022 Night 1 opened with The Usos retaining their SmackDown Tag Team Titles.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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