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 mirror comes in dozens of different colors and styles and is something your bridal party will cherish forever.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Many schools were initially hesitant to take strong steps limiting freedom of expression cherished on their campuses.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Many schools were initially hesitant to take strong steps limiting freedom of expression cherished on their campuses.
—Sharon Otterman, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cherish
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cherish. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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