verb (transitive) as in strong fondness

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cherish, appreciate, precious

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Example Sentences

Example:He cherished their friendship for all the years they had known each other.

Definition:to hold or retain with great affection

From cherish

Example:The company appreciated the loyalty of its employees and offered them a special bonus.

Definition:to recognize or estimate the worth of something

From appreciate

Example:Those jewels were reasured as priceless family heirlooms.

Definition:valuable and cherished

From precious