cherish
Cherish is a verb meaning to hold dear or to regard with deep affection; it also means to treasure, prize, or protect something or someone. The term can describe feelings as well as actions, such as cherishing a relationship, memory, or value. A related noun form, cherishment, exists but is relatively uncommon; the more frequent expression is to describe things as cherished.
Etymology traces to Old French cherir (modern French chérir), from Latin carus meaning dear. The word has
Usage of cherish typically involves objects, people, or concepts valued over time. It implies ongoing regard
Culturally, the concept appears in various forms. Several songs have used the title Cherish, notably the 1985