cherish

verb

How many syllables in cherish?

There are 2 syllables in the word cherish.

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Divide cherish into syllables:

cher · ish

How to pronounce cherish:

Definition of cherish:

cherish (verb):: be fond of; be attached to.; to cling to (an idea or feeling); to hold dear feel or show affection for

Synonyms for cherish:

adore

care for

carry the torch (for)

cleave to

cling to

fall for

hold dear

idealize

idolize

love

prize

revere

treasure

worship

Antonyms for cherish:

abandon

be lax about

be remiss about

be remiss in

brush aside

bypass

contemn

discount

dismiss

disregard

evade

fail to care for

fail to look after

fail to provide for

forsake

hate

ignore

leave alone

leave something undone

let something slide

neglect

not attend to

not care

omit

overlook

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