cherish

Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/

The English word “cherish” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.
To cheer, to gladden.

Etymology

From Middle English charish, cherishen (“to have affection for, hold dear, treat kindly; to esteem, respect; to cherish; to take care of; to greet; to entertain, treat hospitably; to cheer; to encourage, incite”), from Old French cheriss-, chieriss-, extended stem of cherir, chierir (“to cherish”) (modern French chérir (“to cherish”)), from cher, chier (“dear, dearest”) (from Latin cārus…

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