appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.
appreciates fine wine
value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.
values our friendship
prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.
Americans prize their freedom
treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.
a treasured memento
cherish implies a special love and care for something.
cherishes her children above all
Example Sentences
a book cherished by many I will always cherish that memory.
Recent Examples on the WebThese are all rights that the vast majority of Americans cherish, and the radicalized G.O.P. of Alito, Thomas, Trump, and Masters is threatening them. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2022 The lesson was: Behold the fragile jewel that is your one possession and cherish it accordingly. Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, 14 June 2022 The Heinzens wanted to meet with the potential buyers, in hopes of finding someone who would cherish and care for the house. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2022 Randall learns from his father to be present, live in the moment and cherish it all. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2022 His injury history has taught him to cherish every opportunity and not take any moment on the field for granted, understanding any play could be his last. Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2022 Such a designation was made to recognize the Isle of Man’s special environment, culture, heritage and economy and its people’s desire to cherish and nurture them. Gary Stoller, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021 The Dodgers also cherish elite talent, and Friedman sees that in Seager. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2021 The hope is that some of the kids who cherish these encounters will also be spurred to follow their heroes to Westwood. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English cherisshen, from Anglo-French cheriss-, stem of cherir to cherish, from cher dear, from Latin carus — more at charity