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cherished

/ˈtʃɛrɪʃt/

Translations

cherishedadjective

more cherished

Comp.

most cherished

Super.

/ˈtʃɛrɪʃt/

chériAu sens de « aimé tendrement » ; s’emploie surtout pour des personnes, des souvenirs ou des biens affectifs.

She kept the cherished photo on her desk.

Elle gardait la photo chérie sur son bureau.

précieuxAu sens de « très estimé, très valorisé » ; registre courant et soutenu.

This is one of his most cherished possessions.

C’est l’un de ses biens les plus précieux.

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cherishverb

cherished

Past Simple

cherished

Past Simple

cherished

Past Participle

cherishing

Gerund

/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

chérir

She cherishes her family above all else.

Elle chérit sa famille plus que tout.

Additional translations

entretenirSurtout pour un jardin, un projet ou un lieu; avec l’idée d’en prendre soin avec affection.

Synonyms

hold dear

Antonyms

Definitions

cherishedadjective

Regarded with deep affection; held dear.

The cherished memories of her childhood always brought a smile to her face.

Valued highly; prized.

His cherished collection of rare books was the envy of every bibliophile.

cherishverb

To hold or treat as dear; feel love for.

She cherishes her family above all else.

To care for tenderly; nurture.

He cherishes the garden, spending hours tending to the plants.

To cling fondly to (a hope, idea, etc.).

Despite the challenges, she cherishes the dream of becoming a doctor.