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cherish definition

cher·ish (c̸heris̸h)

transitive verb

  1. to hold dear; feel or show love for to cherish one's family
  2. to take good care of; protect; foster to cherish one's rights
  3. to cling to the idea or feeling of to cherish a hope

Etymology: ME cherischen < extended stem of OFr cherir < cher, dear < L carus: see charity

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