cherish
verb (used with object)
to hold or treat as dear; feel love for.
cherishing
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present participleof cherish.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Debí Tirar Más Fotos translates to "I should have taken more photos", with an underlying message of cherishing moments and memories.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Accepting that reality is helpful, as is cherishing what good moments they have.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
Although I love a classic recipe, I wanted baking inspiration that would make me rethink everything I knew about the ones I grew up cherishing.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2025
“His was a life lived with passion, a life that exemplified the beauty of pursuing one’s dreams and the importance of cherishing every moment,” the family said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2025
When it was my turn, he looked at me intensely, as if he was trying to tell me that he was giving me something worth cherishing.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
