treasure
treasure Lexical Profile
treasure Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Accumulated wealth or riches, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate.
"The divers discovered an old wooden chest filled with gold coins and sunken treasure."
A highly valued object, historical artifact, or work of art.
"The museum houses some of the greatest national treasures from the Ming dynasty."
A person who is greatly loved, valued, or appreciated, often due to their helpfulness or excellent qualities.
"The new assistant has been an absolute treasure in organizing the chaotic filing system."
• verb
To hold or keep something as highly valuable, beloved, or important.
"She will always treasure the memories of her childhood summers spent by the lake."
To collect and store away wealth or valuable items for future use.
"The old miser spent his entire life attempting to treasure up gold rather than enjoying his wealth."
• Rhymes for treasure
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'tresor', borrowed from Old French 'tresor', from Latin 'thesaurus' (treasury, storehouse), which traces back to Greek 'thēsauros'.
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