KJV Dictionary Definition: cherish

cherish

CHERISH, n. The prince of Mecca; a high priest among the Mohammedans.

CHERISH, v.t.

1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to give warmth, ease or comfort to.

We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children. 1 Thess. 2.

The damsel was fair and cherished the king. 1 Kings 1.

2. To hold as dear; to embrace with affection; to foster, and encourage; as, to cherish the principles of virtue; to cherish religion in the heart.

3. To treat in a manner to encourage growth, by protection, aid, attendance, or supplying nourishment; as, to cherish tender plants.

4. To harbor; to indulge and encourage in the mind; as, to cherish ill will, or any evil passion.

cherished

CHERISHED, pp. Treated with tenderness; warmed; comforted; fostered.

cherisher

CHERISHER, n. One who cherishes; an encourager; a supporter.

cherishing

CHERISHING, ppr. Warming; comforting; encouraging; fostering; treating with affection.

cherishment

CHERISHMENT, n. Encouragement; comfort.

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.

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