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be cherished
[/bi ˈtʃɛrɪʃt/]
verb phrase
ser apreciado
1.
to be loved, valued, or held dear by someone
She will always be cherished by her family.
Ela sempre será apreciada por sua família.
2.
to be treasured or kept with care
These memories will be cherished forever.
Essas memórias serão guardadas para sempre.
3.
to be fondly remembered or esteemed
The legacy of the founder will be cherished for generations.
O legado do fundador será honrado por gerações.
Synonyms
be valued
be treasured
be adored
be beloved
be esteemed
be honored
Antonyms
be neglected
be disregarded
be scorned
be despised
be ignored
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser apreciado/querido
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser amado/estimado
colloquial variant
São Paulo
ser valorizado/querido
emphasizes appreciation
Portugal
ser prezado/estimado
more formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
cherish the thought
hold dear
treasure someone/something
keep close to one's heart
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