cherisher
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7.0
A person who deeply values and cares for someone or something
- noun
- /ˈtʃɛrɪʃər/
:
valedor
- Source and sustainer and Cherisher of all God, all compassionate, all merciful, all wise.
Examples
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A good cherisher always supports their loved ones during tough times.
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As the cherisher of the environment, she dedicates her life to protecting endangered species.
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Parents are often seen as the main cherishers of their children's dreams and ambitions.
Synonyms
lover
vscherisher
189
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
How Caring
guardian
293
2.8
293
2.8
cherisher
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friend
∞
1.0
∞
1.0
caretaker
84
1.9
84
1.9
acquaintance
156
3.5
156
3.5
bystander
79
3.4
79
3.4
Surface Forms
cherisher singular
cherishers plural
Morphology
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.