Cherising

Cherising
Cherish Cher"ish (ch[e^]r"[i^]sh), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cherished} (ch[e^]r"[i^]sht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cherising}.] [F. ch['e]rir, fr. cher dear, fr. L. carus. See {Caress}, {Finish}.] 1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid. [1913 Webster]

We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children. --1 Thess. ii. 7. [1913 Webster]

2. To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle. [1913 Webster]

To cherish virtue and humanity. --Burke.

Syn: To nourish; foster; nurse; nurture; entertain; encourage; comfort; protect; support; See {Nurture}. [1913 Webster]


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  • Cherish — Cher ish (ch[e^]r [i^]sh), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cherished} (ch[e^]r [i^]sht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cherising}.] [F. ch[ e]rir, fr. cher dear, fr. L. carus. See {Caress}, {Finish}.] 1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cherished — Cherish Cher ish (ch[e^]r [i^]sh), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cherished} (ch[e^]r [i^]sht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cherising}.] [F. ch[ e]rir, fr. cher dear, fr. L. carus. See {Caress}, {Finish}.] 1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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