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cherisher

cherisher

7.0
A person who deeply values and cares for someone or something
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɛrɪʃər/
translation icon : valedor
  • Source and sustainer and Cherisher of all God, all compassionate, all merciful, all wise.

Examples

  • A good cherisher always supports their loved ones during tough times.

  • As the cherisher of the environment, she dedicates her life to protecting endangered species.

  • Parents are often seen as the main cherishers of their children's dreams and ambitions.

Synonyms

lover
vscherisher
428 2.5

A person who likes something very much, especially books or music

offers protection and deep care rather than only admiration
preserver
vscherisher
2 4.7

A person who protects people, traditions, or objects to keep them safe

values and cares deeply rather than only maintaining condition

Antonyms

1 7.4

A person who leaves someone or something behind without care

7.3

A person who gives little care to someone they should look after

How Caring

guardian
347 2.8
cherisher
7.0
friend
1.0
caretaker
60 1.9
acquaintance
114 3.5
bystander
84 3.4

Surface Forms

cherisher singular
cherishers plural

Morphology

cherisher = cherish (transparent) = cherish + er

Standard agentive derivation: verb 'cherish' + '-er' yields 'a person who cherishes'.

Etymology

Cherisher comes from cherish, which itself comes from an old French word meaning 'dear', just like the English word dear. So a cherisher is someone who holds something 'dear' and looks after or protects it.