cherish
- verb (v)
Meaning: care about deeply
Synonyms:
admire
adore
appreciate
apprize
care for
clasp
cleave to
cling to
coddle
comfort
cosset
cultivate
defend
dote on
embrace
encourage
enshrine
entertain
fancy
fondle
foster
guard
harbor
hold dear
hold in high esteem
honor
hug
idolize
like
love
nourish
nurse
nurture
pet
preserve
prize
revere
reverence
safeguard
shelter
shield
support
sustain
treasure
value
venerate
worship
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