Overview of verb cherish

The verb cherish has 1 sense

• care for, cherish, hold dear, treasure -- (be fond of; be attached to)

Overview of adj cherished

The adj cherished has 1 sense

• cherished, precious, treasured, wanted -- (characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted")