cherishes
Values very deeply
Cherishes means holds dear and treats with care and affection.
Someone cherishes a person, relationship, or possession they value deeply: She cherishes her grandmother's ring.
The word implies protective tenderness—what you cherish, you guard against harm or loss.
You can also cherish hopes, memories, or beliefs: He cherished the dream of returning home someday.
Item preserved for sentiment
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- mementoToken of recollection
- tokenRepresentative placeholder
- relicPreserved ancient object
souvenir · locket · photograph · letter · memory · momento · trinket · inheritance
Intense fond attachment
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- attachmentConnection or fondness
admiration · endearment · passion · reverence · esteem · worship · ardor · tenderness
Keep from harm
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- maintainKeep in condition
- upholdMaintain or confirm officially
- sustainKeep something going continuously
conserve · retain · guard · defend · shelter · secure · perpetuate · keep
keepsake
Item preserved for sentiment
relic · souvenir · locket · photograph · letter · memory · momento · trinket · inheritance · collection
love
Intense fond attachment
attachment · admiration · endearment · passion · reverence · esteem · worship · ardor · tenderness · warmth
protect
Keep from harm
sustain · conserve · retain · guard · defend · shelter · secure · perpetuate · keep · nurture
principles
Foundational moral beliefs
- beliefsAccepted truths, personal
- idealsStandards of perfection
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
virtues · convictions · ethics · honor · integrity · heritage · customs · faith · morality · dignity
- cherished memoryBeloved mental keepsake
- love honor cherishClassic wedding promise triad