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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cherish \Cher"ish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cherished}; p. pr & vb n. {Cherising}.] [F. ch['e]rir, fr cher dear, fr L. carus. See {Caress}, {Finish}.] 1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care to protect and aid. We were gentle among you even as a nurse cherisheth her children. --1 Thess. ii 7. 2. To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as to cherish religious principle. To cherish virtue and humanity. --Burke. Syn: To nourish; foster; nurse; nurture; entertain; encourage; comfort; protect; support; See {Nurture}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: cherished adj 1: characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted" [syn: {precious}, {treasured}, {wanted}] 2: thought of and clung to fondly or reverentially [syn: {held dear(p)}]
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