The difference between Cherish and Treasure

When used as verbs, cherish means to treat with affection, care, and tenderness, whereas treasure means to consider to be precious.


Treasure is also noun with the meaning: a collection of valuable things.

check bellow for the other definitions of Cherish and Treasure

  1. Cherish as a verb:

    To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.

  2. Cherish as a verb:

    To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.

    Examples:

    "antonyms despise"

    "usex I cherish your friendship."

  3. Cherish as a verb (obsolete):

    To cheer, to gladden.

  1. Treasure as a noun (uncountable):

    A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.

  2. Treasure as a noun (countable):

    Anything greatly valued.

  3. Treasure as a noun (countable):

  1. Treasure as a verb (transitive, of a person or thing):

    To consider to be precious; to value highly.

    Examples:

    "Oh, this ring is beautiful! I’ll treasure it forever."

  2. Treasure as a verb (transitive):

    To store or stow in a safe place.

  3. Treasure as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To enrich.

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