[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

cherish \cher"ish\ che^r"i^sh, v. t. imp.  p. p.
   cherished che^r"i^sht; p. pr.  vb. n. cherising.
   f. ch'erir, fr. cher dear, fr. l. carus. see caress,
   finish.
   1. to treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with
      care; to protect and aid.
      1913 webster

            we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth
            her children.                         --1 thess. ii.
                                                  7.
      1913 webster

   2. to hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to
      encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious
      principle.
      1913 webster

            to cherish virtue and humanity.       --burke.

   syn: to nourish; foster; nurse; nurture; entertain;
        encourage; comfort; protect; support; see nurture.
        1913 webster
see also:
cherished cherising caress finish nurture 

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