cherish

About 1.62 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
2. verb To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.

   I cherish your friendship.

3. verb To cheer, to gladden.

Similar words

hold dear care for treasure precious adore treasured dote love valued entertain

Often followed by

the and a it them their in her his

Word family

cherishable cherished cherisher cherishers cherishes cherishing