Word
cherish
Phoneticscher·ish, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ/
UK/tʃˈɛɹɪʃ/
Definitions
01to love and protect
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to love someone or something very much and take good care of them.
v. to treat with deep affection and tenderness; to nurture or protect something valued.
“He cherished the old watch his grandfather gave him before he died.”
“The community continues to cherish its local traditions, ensuring that each generation learns the songs and stories of their ancestors.”
02to hold a feeling or memory
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to keep a hope, a memory, or a pleasant feeling in your mind.
v. to harbour or nurture a belief, hope, or memory in one's mind over a long period.
“She cherished the hope that one day they would meet again.”
“Despite the many years that had passed, he still cherished the memory of their first summer in the mountains.”
Real-World Examples
“Spencer said: “I hope this book will be of interest to the many who still cherish the memory of Diana when she was alive.” “It has robbed us of the people we cherish so much since it was first reported,” she said.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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