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cherisher

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 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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