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cherishing

UK
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋ/

Translations

cherishingnoun
UK
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning 'the act of cherishing'; typically uncountable.
Synonyms
treasuring
nurturing
fostering
care
fondness
affection
tenderness
esteem
valuing
preservation
cherishingadjective
more cherishing
Comp.
most cherishing
Super.
UK
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋ/
She has a cherishing attitude towards her family.
У нее лелеющее отношение к своей семье.
He gave her a cherishing smile.
Он подарил ей бережную улыбку.
Additional translations
заботливый
нежный
Synonyms
cherished
loving
affectionate
fond
tender
devoted
adoring
caring
nurturing
protective
appreciative
treasuring
cherishverb

cherishing

Gerund

cherished
Past Simple
cherished
Past Participle
cherishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
US
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
She cherishes the memories of her childhood.
Она лелеет воспоминания о своем детстве.
Synonyms
treasure
value
hold dear
appreciate
revere
esteem
adore
love
Antonyms
despise
neglect

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.
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