Definitions for cherish
ˈtʃɛr ɪʃcher·ish

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. care for, cherish, hold dear, treasure(verb)

   be fond of; be attached to

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1. cherish(Verb)

   To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.

   Etymology: From chérir.

2. cherish(Verb)

   To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle.

   Etymology: From chérir.

3. cherish(Verb)

   To cheer, gladden.

   Etymology: From chérir.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Cherish(verb)

   to treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid

2. Cherish(verb)

   to hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle

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1. Cherish

   "Cherish" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the third single from her fourth studio album Like a Prayer on August 1, 1989, by Sire Records. The song was also included on the 1990 compilation album The Immaculate Collection and the two-disc edition of her 2009 compilation Celebration. Written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, "Cherish" was built around the themes of love and relationship, with William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet being one of the major inspirations. The track also included a line from the similarly titled song by the 1960s band The Association. Musically constructed as a doo-wop style pop song, "Cherish" is regarded as a light-hearted track by critics and includes instruments such as drum machine, percussions, keyboards and a saxophone. Lyrically it talks about Madonna's devotion to her lover, and her promise to be always by his side. After its release, "Cherish" received positive feedback from reviewers, who were surprised by the change of content and the lighter image of Madonna's music, unlike her previous singles from Like a Prayer which incorporated themes such as religion and sexuality. They also compared the lyrics of the song to words spoken by Juliet, in William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. "Cherish" was also a commercial success, reaching the top-ten of the charts in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom and the combined European chart. On the Billboard Hot 100, "Cherish" became Madonna's 16th consecutive top-five single, setting a record in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Cherish

   cher′ish, v.t. to protect and treat with affection: to nurture, nurse: to entertain in the mind.—n. Cher′ishment. [Fr. chérir, chérissant—cher, dear—L. carus.]

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1. cherish

   Song lyrics by cherish -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by cherish on the Lyrics.com website.

How to pronounce cherish?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cherish in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cherish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of cherish in a Sentence

1. William Von Raab:

   There's no greater threat to our independence, to our cherished freedoms and personal liberties than the continual, relentless injection of these insidious poisons into our system. We must decide whether we cherish independence from drugs, without which there is no freedom.

2. Barry Goldwater:

   None of us here in Washington knows all or even half of the answers If you love your country, don't depend on handouts from Washington for your information. If you cherish your freedom, don't leave it all up to big government.

3. Chuang-tzu:

   Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without.

4. Claudia Cuellar:

   There will be time to mourn when he dies, until that day, I will love and cherish and celebrate him and try to make each day as loving and happy and comfortable as possible for him.

5. Anthon St Maarten:

   If we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day. Nothing stimulates our appetite for the simple joys of life more than the starvation caused by sadness or desperation.

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