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cherish Synonyms

Another word for cherish

Choosing another word for cherish depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To protect and care for someone or something lovingly; to hold dear.

Usage Example

"She continues to treasure the handwritten letters her grandmother sent her decades ago."

Strongest
treasure
prize
Strong
adore
value
revere
idolize
dote on
appreciate

• verb (Context 2)

To keep a hope, ambition, or memory resolutely in mind.

Usage Example

"For years, the young musician cherished a secret ambition to perform at the symphony hall."

Strongest
harbor
Strong
nurture
foster
entertain
cling to
hold on to

Opposites of cherish

The opposite of cherish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

neglect
abandon
despise
renounce
give up
forsake
relinquish
disdain
See all opposites of cherish

• Nearby Words

cher
cherie
cherimoya
cherish
cherry
cherry blossom
cherry blossoms

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cherish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cherish
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