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cherishing

/ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋ/

Translations

cherishingnoun

/ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋ/

Used as a gerund meaning 'the act of cherishing'; typically uncountable.

tendresseDans le sens de l’affection attentive et protectrice portée à quelqu’un ou à quelque chose.

Her cherishing of old family photographs kept their history alive.

Sa tendresse pour les vieilles photos de famille a պահպանé leur histoire vivante.

Synonyms

cherishingadjective

more cherishing

Comp.

most cherishing

Super.

/ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋ/

affectueuxQui exprime de l’affection et de l’attention, avec une nuance de chaleur émotionnelle.

She gave him a cherishing smile that conveyed her deep affection.

Elle lui a adressé un sourire affectueux qui traduisait sa profonde affection.

Synonyms

cherishverb

cherishing

Gerund

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

cherishingnoun

The act or practice of showing deep affection, care, or protection for someone or something.

Her cherishing of old family photographs kept their history alive.

cherishingadjective

Holding something dear or showing affection and care towards it.

She gave him a cherishing smile that conveyed her deep affection.

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.