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- [trezh-er]
- /ˈtrɛʒ ər/
- /ˈtreʒ.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trezh-er]
- /ˈtrɛʒ ər/
Definitions of treasured word
- noun treasured wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate. 1
- noun treasured wealth, rich materials, or valuable things. 1
- noun treasured any thing or person greatly valued or highly prized: This book was his chief treasure. 1
- verb with object treasured to retain carefully or keep in store, as in the mind. 1
- verb with object treasured to regard or treat as precious; cherish. 1
- verb with object treasured to put away for security or future use, as money. 1
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Origin of treasured
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; (noun) Middle English tresor < Old French < Latin thēsaurus storehouse, hoard (see thesaurus); (v.) Middle English, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Treasured
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
treasured popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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.
treasured usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for treasured
adj treasured
- collectible — that can be collected
- dear — You use dear to describe someone or something that you feel affection for.
- fair-haired — having light-colored hair.
- hot property — Stolen goods.
- in demand — popular, wanted, sought after
adjective treasured
- appreciated — to be grateful or thankful for: They appreciated his thoughtfulness.
- cherished — clung to, esp when fulfilment is unlikely
- favorite — a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference: That song is an old favorite of mine.
- favourite — a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference: That song is an old favorite of mine.
- invaluable — beyond calculable or appraisable value; of inestimable worth; priceless: an invaluable art collection; her invaluable assistance.
verb treasured
noun treasured
- cashed — money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that issued by a government.
- gemmed — Simple past tense and past participle of gem.
- grubstaked — Simple past tense and past participle of grubstake.
- joyed — the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation: She felt the joy of seeing her son's success.
Antonyms for treasured
verb treasured
- abdicated — Simple past tense and past participle of abdicate.
- abused — Simple past tense and past participle of abuse.
- badmouthed — Simple past tense and past participle of badmouth.
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