cherishable

cher·ish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cher-ish]
- /ˈtʃɛr ɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cher-ish]
- /ˈtʃɛr ɪʃ/

Definitions of cherishable word

verb with object cherishable to hold or treat as dear; feel love for: to cherish one's native land. 1
verb with object cherishable to care for tenderly; nurture: to cherish a child. 1
verb with object cherishable to cling fondly or inveterately to: to cherish a memory. 1
noun cherishable Capable of, or suitable for, being cherished. 1

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Origin of cherishable

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English cherisshen < Middle French cheriss- (long stem of cherir), equivalent to cher dear (< Latin cārus) + -iss -ish2; akin to charity

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Parts of speech for Cherishable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cherishable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cherishable usage trend in Literature

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