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- [cher-ish]
- /ˈtʃɛr ɪʃ/
- /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/
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- [cher-ish]
- /ˈtʃɛr ɪʃ/
Definitions of cherished word
- adjective cherished clung to, esp when fulfilment is unlikely 3
- adjective cherished treasured 3
- adjective cherished highly valued, honoured, and respected 3
- verb with object cherished to hold or treat as dear; feel love for: to cherish one's native land. 1
- verb with object cherished to care for tenderly; nurture: to cherish a child. 1
- verb with object cherished to cling fondly or inveterately to: to cherish a memory. 1
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Origin of cherished
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 Cherished
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cherished 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cherished usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cherished
adjective cherished
- valued — highly regarded or esteemed: a valued friend.
- prized — pry2 .
- precious — of high price or great value; very valuable or costly: precious metals.
- beloved — A beloved person, thing, or place is one that you feel great affection for.
- unforgettable — impossible to forget; indelibly impressed on the memory: scenes of unforgettable beauty.
Antonyms for cherished
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