cherish
pronunciation
How to pronounce cherish in British English:
UK [ˈtʃerɪʃ]
How to pronounce cherish in American English:
US [ˈtʃerɪʃ]
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- Verb:
- be fond of; be attached to
Word Origin
- cherish (v.)
- early 14c., cherischen, from Old French cheriss-, present participle stem of chierir "to hold dear" (12c., Modern French chérir), from chier "dear," from Latin carus "dear, costly, beloved" (see whore). The Latin word also is the source of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese caro; Old Provençal, Catalan car. Related: Cherished; cherishing.
Example
- 1. Cherish them , for they are impossible to recreate .
- 2. I cherish and celebrate apple 's unique principles and values .
- 3. In sensible economies they cherish start-ups not burden them .
- 4. I was touched but it was his talisman to cherish .
- 5. Women cherish non-sexual touching and tenderness