The difference between Despise and Treasure
When used as verbs, despise means to regard with contempt or scorn, 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 Despise and Treasure
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Despise as a verb:
To regard with contempt or scorn.
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Despise as a verb:
To disregard or ignore.
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Treasure as a noun (uncountable):
A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.
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Treasure as a noun (countable):
Anything greatly valued.
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Treasure as a noun (countable):
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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."
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Treasure as a verb (transitive):
To store or stow in a safe place.
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Treasure as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To enrich.