cherishing

/CH EH1 R IH0 SH IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.

    โ€œI cherish your friendship.โ€

  3. 3

    To cheer, to gladden.

Antonyms

noun
  1. 1

    The act by which somebody or something is cherished.

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