Word Explorer
Cherishing
To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
📖 Definitions of "Cherishing"
verb
- 1
To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
- 2
To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.
"I cherish your friendship."
- 3
To cheer, to gladden.
noun
- 1
The act by which somebody or something is cherished.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Cherishing"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| hold dearverb | (transitive) To value highly; to care about greatly. |
| care forverb | (transitive) To attend to the needs of, especially in the manner of a nurse or personal aide. |
| treasureverb | (literally, countable and uncountable) A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc. |
| lovingnoun | Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate. |
| treasuringverb | (transitive, of a person or thing) To consider to be precious; to value highly. |
| cherishmentnoun | (rare) the act of cherishing |
| savoringverb | The act by which something is savored. |
| pettingnoun | The act of stroking or gently patting an animal. |
| savouringverb | Alternative form of savoring. [The act by which something is savored.] |
| precious | Of high value or worth. |
| relishnoun | (by extension) (countable, uncountable, originally US) A condiment or sauce added to food for a spicy or tangy flavour; specifically, one made with chopped, pickled fruit or vegetables. |
| endearednessnoun | The state of being endeared. |
| caressnoun | An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness. |
| endearernoun | (rare) One who or that which endears. |
| babyingnoun | The act of coddling or pampering somebody. |
| endearmentnoun | An expression of affection. |
| lovelingnoun | A beloved little one; darling; a beloved or lovable thing. |
| fondlingnoun | The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. |
| prizingnoun | (philosophy) The act or state of prizing something, valuing it highly. |
| pamperingnoun | The act by which somebody is pampered. |
🎨 Adjectives for "Cherishing"
Popular adjectives used to describe this word in books.
🏷️ Nouns for "Cherishing"
Common nouns this word is used to describe.
📝 Common Phrases with "Cherishing"
Words that come before
Translate “Cherishing” into Another Language
Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.