Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

Definitions of cherish

noun the act of cherishing; the state of being cherished

Example Sentences

A1 I cherish my family more than anything.

A2 She keeps a cherish box filled with special memories.

B1 The cherish of friendship is invaluable.

B2 He has a cherish for vintage cars.

C1 The cherish of a good book can last a lifetime.

C2 Her cherish for nature is evident in her artwork.

verb to hold or treat as dear; feel love for

Example Sentences

A1 I cherish my family and friends.

A2 She cherishes the memories of her childhood.

B1 The couple cherishes their time together on vacation.

B2 He cherishes the antique watch his grandfather passed down to him.

C1 She cherishes the opportunity to travel and explore new cultures.

C2 The artist cherishes each moment spent creating a new masterpiece.

Examples of cherish in a Sentence

formal It is important to cherish the time we have with loved ones.

informal I really cherish our friendship.

slang I totally cherish my new phone.

figurative She cherished the memories of her childhood like precious treasures.

Grammatical Forms of cherish

past tense

cherished

plural

cherishes

comparative

more cherished

superlative

most cherished

present tense

cherish

future tense

will cherish

perfect tense

have cherished

continuous tense

cherishing

singular

cherish

positive degree

cherish

infinitive

to cherish

gerund

cherishing

participle

cherishing

Origin and Evolution of cherish

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'cherish' originated from the Old French word 'cherir' which means to care for, to hold dear.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cherish' has evolved to encompass not just caring for someone or something, but also to hold them dear and treasure them deeply.