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cherisher

cherisher

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

  • 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.