B1verbemotionsrelationships
US/ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/
UK/ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/
to love something or someone very much and take care of it
In context
She cherishes the letters her grandfather wrote to her during the war.
I will always cherish the memories of our summer in Dalat.
Many people cherish the right to speak freely.
Words that go with cherish
verb + noun
- cherish a memoryI cherish a memory of walking on the beach with my father.
- cherish freedomCitizens who cherish freedom must defend it.
- cherish a dreamHe has cherished a dream of becoming a pilot since childhood.
- cherish a hopeThey still cherish a hope that the missing boat will return.
adverb + verb
- always cherishWe will always cherish the time we spent together.
- deeply cherishShe deeply cherishes her old friends.