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cherish
This word conveys a deep, emotional attachment that combines love with a desire to protect. It suggests a tenderness that goes beyond simple liking, often implying that the object of affection is precious, rare, or irreplaceable.
When applied to abstract concepts like hopes or beliefs, it describes a persistent, internal nurturing of an idea. This usage implies a quiet, steadfast devotion that keeps a feeling alive over a long period of time.
Meanings
Examples
I will always cherish the time we spent together in Paris.
You must cherish your health while you are still young.
I cherish every moment I get to spend with my children.
She cherished the secret hope that he would return for her.
We should cherish the freedom we have today.
I cherish the friendship we have built over the years.
He cherished a lifelong ambition to become a world renowned surgeon.
Please cherish this gift as it was my fathers favorite possession.
I will cherish this victory for the rest of my life.