CHERISH

cherish. Cherish, v.t. to nurse, nourish, comfort, support

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Cher″ish (chĕr″ĭsh), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cherished (–ĭsht); p. pr. & vb. n. Cherising.] [[F. chérir, fr. cher dear, fr. L. carus. See Caress, Finish.]] 1. 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. 2. To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle.
To cherish virtue and humanity. Burke. Syn. — To nourish; foster; nurse; nurture; entertain; encourage; comfort; protect; support; See Nurture.