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Webster 1913 Edition
Cherish
Cher′ish
(chĕr′ĭsh)
, Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Cherished
(chĕr′ĭsht)
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Cherising
.] 1.
To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.
We were gentle among you, even as a nurse
cherisheth
her children. 1 Thess. ii. 7.
2.
To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote;
as, to
. cherish
religious principle
Syn. – To nourish; foster; nurse; nurture; entertain; encourage; comfort; protect; support; See
Nurture
. Webster 1828 Edition
Cherish
CHERISH
,Noun.
CHERISH
, v.t.1.
To treat with tenderness and affection; to give warmth, ease or comfort to.We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children. 1 Thess. 2.
The damsel was fair and cherished the king. 1 Kings 1.
2.
To hold as dear; to embrace with affection; to foster, and encourage; as, to cherish the principles of virtue; to cherish religion in the heart.3.
To treat in a manner to encourage growth, by protection, aid, attendance, or supplying nourishment; as, to cherish tender plants.4.
To harbor; to indulge and encourage in the mind; as, to cherish ill will, or any evil passion.