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cherished

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/ˈtʃɛrɪʃt/ · cher-ished

Highly valued or treasured.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Highly valued or treasured.

بہت قدر کی جانے والی یا قیمتی۔

محبوب

mahboob

Formal: محترم

Synonyms

valueddeartreasuredقیمتیمحترمنفیس

Antonyms

neglecteddisregardedunvaluedنادیدہغفلتکمی

Common Collocations

  • cherished memories
  • cherished traditions
  • cherished possessions

Example Sentences

She has cherished memories of her childhood.

اسے اپنی بچپن کی یادیں عزیز ہیں۔

Usay apni bachpan ki yaadein azeez hain.

He cherished the friendship they had built over the years.

اس نے اپنی دوستی کی قدر کی جو انہوں نے سالوں میں تعمیر کی۔

Us ne apni dosti ki qadr ki jo unhoon ne saalon mein tameer ki.

Tales of cherished traditions were passed down through generations.

محبوب روایات کی کہانیاں نسل در نسل منتقل کی گئیں۔

Mahboob riwayaat ki kahaniyan nasal dar nasal muntaqil ki gayi.

Easily Confused With

cherish:Cherished is the past participle of cherish, which means to hold something dear.

Word Family

cherish
verbمحبوب رکھنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of cherishing a loved one, keeping them close to your heart.

Imagine a heart holding a photograph of a cherished moment.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کے رنگوں سے بھر دے زندگی کی تصویر کو، پیارے لمحوں کی چمک سے سجا دے اس دل کو۔

Mohabbat ke rangon se bhar de zindagi ki tasveer ko, Pyare lamhon ki chamak se saja de is dil ko.

Fill life’s picture with the colors of love, Adorn this heart with the shine of beloved moments.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محبت میں قربانی ضروری ہے۔

Mohabbat mein qurbani zaroori hai.

Sacrifice is essential in love.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "cherishe" — to hold dear

First known use: 14th century

The word has developed from Middle English into modern usage, retaining the sense of holding something dear or valued.