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Definition of cherished : of Cherish

Synonyms:

special, white-headed, cute, wanted, valued, pet, fond, unforsaken, sweet, held dear

fair-haired, honey, beloved, well-beloved, favorite, dear, darling, treasured, favored, precious

desired, admired, liked, idolized, infatuated, loved, adored, cared, worshiped

respected, exalted, revered, venerated, dignified, prayed, devoted, deified

endeared, billed and cooed, flirted, romanced, ogled, nuzzled, coddled, made love, seduced, charmed, caressed, enticed, snuggled, dallied, spooned, hugged, serenaded, wooed, courted, cuddled, fondled, kissed

Usage examples:

• That money, in Phil's mind, was to play a very important part in a long cherished dream that was one of the things that Phil Acton did not talk about. - "When A Man's A Man", Harold Bell Wright.
• Could I deny that I owed him gratitude for the things I cherished most? - "The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete", George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009.
• " You already know what my most cherished hope and ambition is," he went on, with a glance at Miss Fluette. - "The Paternoster Ruby", Charles Edmonds Walk.