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cherish

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  1. appreciate            
 
cher.ish \'cher-ish\ vt [ME cherisshen, fr. MF cheriss-, stem of cherir to 
   cherish, f]r. OF, fr. chier dear, fr. L carus - more at CHARITY 1a: to hold 
   dear : feel or show affection for  1b: to keep or cultivate with care and 
   affection : NURTURE  2: to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and 
   resolutely