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cherish

/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
cher · ish ˈtʃɛr · ɪʃ
English Definition
v. to hold dear or value highly
中文释义
珍惜,珍爱
Significado en Español
apreciar, atesorar
한국어 뜻
소중히 여기다, 아끼다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trân trọng, yêu quý
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Example Sentence

She will always cherish the memories of her childhood in the countryside.

她将永远珍惜在乡村度过的童年记忆。

Synonyms
treasure value prize appreciate
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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”?

  1. A despise
  2. B neglect
  3. C prize
  4. D ignore
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C — prize. “cherish” means v. to hold dear or value highly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She will always ______ the happy memories of her childhood summers.

  1. A despise
  2. B forget
  3. C cherish
  4. D discard
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C — cherish. “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.

How do you use “cherish” in a sentence?

She will always cherish the memories of her childhood in the countryside. (她将永远珍惜在乡村度过的童年记忆。)

What are synonyms for “cherish”?

treasure, value, prize, appreciate — all close in meaning to cherish (v. to hold dear or value highly).

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

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