Complete Definition of "cherish"

English

Pronunciation
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Verb
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  1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.
  2. To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle.

Translations

Finnish: vaalia
French: chérir (1,2), tenir à (1,2)
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Portuguese: adorar
Russian: �оли��, леле��� (1), воод��евл��� (2)

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