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to cherish every moment

to cherish every moment

3 3.2
To enjoy and be thankful for each moment
  • phrasal verb
translation icon : valorar cada momento
  • I have cherished every moment with all of you.

Examples

  • The movie has some happy moments thanks to Dax's unbreakable spirit and the eventual realization by his parents that they should "cherish every moment" they have left with him.

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  • The film, The Heart of Christmas, is a great reminder to everyone how important it is to cherish every moment we have and to truly be present with our loved ones.

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  • Our life is all about memories, which we cherish every moment.

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  • Cherish every moment with all of your loved ones more than you already have.

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  • I was in awe of my developing, pregnant body and wanted to cherish every moment.

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  • This heartbreaking yet hopeful holiday film will inspire families to cherish every moment they have with each other this holiday season.

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  • In my 27 short years of life, I've learned to never say never, go with the flow of life, and to cherish every moment with the people I love.

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  • Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives, but I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment because they'll never come again.

    Star Trek: Generations (1994)

  • Devastated by the news that their 13-month-old son has AML M7, a rare form of leukemia, a family learns to cherish every moment.

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  • I promise that I will cherish every moment with you today, tomorrow, and the Christmas season three years from now.

Synonyms

to savor
vsto cherish every moment
  • US
47 4.1

To enjoy something slowly and fully while noticing every part

holds warm gratitude constantly rather than lingering on one experience
carpe diem
vsto cherish every moment
  • Literature
1 9.5

To tell someone to enjoy the present and act now

focuses on steady thankful appreciation rather than urging immediate action

Antonyms

to waste
∞ 1.0

To use or spend something carelessly and without good reason

to take for granted
  • Informal
171 4.1

To believe something is true without checking it

Surface Forms

cherish every moment infinitive
cherished every moment past
cherished every moment past participle
cherishing every moment present participle
cherishes every moment third person singular

Morphology

cherish + every + moment

The meaning 'to value and appreciate each moment' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'cherish' (to feel deep affection/treat with respect) with 'every' (each) and 'moment' (a brief period). This is a literal verb + determiner + noun composition that is common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

Cherish every moment creates a simple picture: imagine holding a handful of tiny, shining stones—each moment is one stone you hold gently, and to cherish is to keep it safe and enjoy it. So, it means 'value and enjoy each moment'.