cherished

• Décrit quelque chose ou quelqu'un qui est profondément aimé, apprécié ou protégé, souvent parce qu'il a une grande valeur affective ou personnelle.

Describes something or someone that is deeply loved, valued, or protected.

1. Loved and valued deeplyB2formal

   Held dear; treated with affection and care.

   chéri, précieux

   • She kept her cherished childhood memories in a box.
   • He is a cherished member of our community.
   • The old photograph is one of her most cherished possessions.

   Synonymesadoredbeloveddearlovedprecioustreasuredvalued

   Antonymesabandoneddespiseddetestedhatedneglectedrejectedscornedunloved

2. Protected and nurturedB2formal

   Kept safe and cared for with great attention.

   Protégé et choyé

   • The cherished garden was watered every morning.
   • They have a cherished tradition of family dinners every Sunday.
   • The cherished friendship lasted for decades.

   Synonymesprotectedshelteredtreasured

   Antonymesabandonedignoredneglected

• Verbe exprimant l'action de tenir à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose avec tendresse, de le protéger ou d'y attacher une grande valeur, souvent en le gardant précieusement en mémoire ou dans son cœur.

A verb used to express the act of holding something dear, protecting, or caring for someone or something with affection.

1. Hold dearB2formal

   To protect and care for someone or something lovingly.

   Chérir, tenir précieusement

   • She cherishes her grandmother's ring.
   • He cherishes the time spent with his family.
   • They cherish their friendship above all else.

   Synonymesadoreappreciatecare forlovenurturepreserveprizereveretreasurevalue

   Antonymesabandondespisedisregardforsakeneglect

2. Keep in mindB2formal

   To keep a feeling or memory in one's mind with fondness.

   Garder précieusement en mémoire

   • I cherish the memories of our vacation together.
   • She cherishes the hope of seeing him again.
   • He cherishes the thought of her smile.

   Synonymesappreciateprizerelishsavortreasurevalue

   Antonymesdisregardforgetneglect