cherish
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ// UK //tʃˈɛɹɪʃ// cher·ish
v. to love and protect someone or something because you value them deeply. You cherish memories, relationships, or special objects.
v. to hold dear and protect with affection; to value highly. Transitive — always takes a direct object.
She cherishes the necklace her grandmother gave her.
He cherishes the quiet moments they share before work.
The community cherishes its historical archives as a vital link to the past.