cherish

[/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/]

verb

prezar

1. to hold dear; to care for deeply and affectionately

I cherish the memories we made together.

Prezo as memórias que fizemos juntos.

2. to keep fondly in one's mind or heart; to maintain or entertain a hope, desire, or idea

She cherishes the dream of becoming a doctor.

Ela nutre o sonho de se tornar médica.

3. to treat with affection and tenderness

Parents cherish their children.

Os pais amam seus filhos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

prezar, amar, estimar

commonly used in everyday speech

São Paulo

prezar, gostar muito

colloquial usage with 'gostar muito'

Rio de Janeiro

amar, adorar

more emotional expressions preferred

Portugal

prezar, estimar

formal and standard usage

cherish the thought

cherish a memory

cherish one's hopes

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