cherish
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
cher · ish
ˈtʃɛr · ɪʃ
English Definition
v. to hold dear or value highly
Significado en Español
apreciar, atesorar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trân trọng, yêu quý
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ch(oose) + erish (from ''precious'') - choosing to treasure something precious
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is the closest in meaning to “cherish”?
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A
despise
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B
neglect
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C
prize
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D
ignore
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C — prize.
“cherish” means v. to hold dear or value highly
Common questions about “cherish”
What does “cherish” mean?
cherish — v. to hold dear or value highly. In Chinese: 珍惜，珍爱.
How do you pronounce “cherish”?
cherish is pronounced /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cher · ish.
Is “cherish” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. cherish appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cherish”?
ch(oose) + erish (from ''precious'') - choosing to treasure something precious
