cherish
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
to love someone or something very much and take good care of them.
to treat with deep affection and tenderness; to nurture or protect something valued.
Simple“He cherished the old watch his grandfather gave him before he died.”
In context“The community continues to cherish its local traditions, ensuring that each generation learns the songs and stories of their ancestors.”
UsageOften used with physical objects that have sentimental value or with people.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
to keep a hope, a memory, or a pleasant feeling in your mind.
to harbour or nurture a belief, hope, or memory in one's mind over a long period.
Simple“She cherished the hope that one day they would meet again.”
In context“Despite the many years that had passed, he still cherished the memory of their first summer in the mountains.”
UsageCommonly takes abstract nouns like 'hope', 'memory', 'ambition', or 'dream' as a direct object.
“Spencer said: “I hope this book will be of interest to the many who still cherish the memory of Diana when she was alive.”