cherish
verb (used with object)
to hold or treat as dear; feel love for.
cherished
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past participleof cherish.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof cherish.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
cherishverb (used with object)to hold or treat as dear; feel love for.
Example Sentences
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"The Devil's Arrows are deeply cherished by local communities, and we're delighted that this discovery adds a new chapter to their story."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
Shortly after that, Parton became one of America’s most cherished stars and the queen of holiday specials long before Mariah Carey laid claim to Christmas.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Diana had made her two cherished boys promise to always stand by one other, but almost 30 years after her death they are no longer talking.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Recently, David said, he was “just cleaning things out” and decided it was time to part ways with the cherished item.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
But she cherished what her life had become, and the family she and Zeitoun had created.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
