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- [cher-ish]
- /ˈtʃɛr ɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [cher-ish]
- /ˈtʃɛr ɪʃ/
Definitions of cherisher word
- verb with object cherisher to hold or treat as dear; feel love for: to cherish one's native land. 1
- verb with object cherisher to care for tenderly; nurture: to cherish a child. 1
- verb with object cherisher to cling fondly or inveterately to: to cherish a memory. 1
- noun cherisher Someone who cherishes something. 1
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Origin of cherisher
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 Cherisher
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cherisher 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
cherisher usage trend in Literature
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