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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Some warned him about "cherishing your feathers", a Chinese expression for protecting one's reputation.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 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
Music may be permitted to speak not of specifics but the essence of grief, a collective cherishing of existence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2025
He didn’t grasp it yet—at least not consciously—but he no longer was, and he had a whole new set of fears to discover: the ones that come with cherishing someone you’re very likely to lose.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
