There are some words in the Russian language, the pronunciation of which is truly pleasing to the ear. Recall at least such nouns: "mother", "sleep", "love". Probably, it is precisely because of the euphony that these words are so often found in lullabies. The same applies to the verb "cherish". It is immediately clear that it means something good, kind. But what exactly is the lexical meaning of "cherish"? What does this verb mean? The article tells about its interpretation, etymology and synonyms. Usage examples are provided.
Etymology of the word and lexical meaning
"Cherish" is an imperfective verb (what to do?) This is a native Russian word.
Etymologists suggest that the word comes from the interjection "lyuli". It was often used when rocking a child to fall asleep quickly, used in lullabies.
The verb "to cherish" in terms of lexical meaning is closely related to the noun "cradle" (baby's bed), "lyalya" (doll or baby), the verb "cradle" (to lull).
In the explanatory dictionaryEfremova indicated the lexical meaning of the verb "groom" and "cherish" - "show incredible care", "protect", "caring for". There is also another shade of meaning - "to passionately desire the realization of something."
Examples of usage
To consolidate the meaning of "cherish", you can make several sentences with it. The verb is used in a colloquial style of speech, found in folklore.
- Masha has been cherishing one dream for a long time: she wants to go to Japan.
- You cherish your child so much that he has become too spoiled.
- Mom cherishes the flowers, she waters them in a timely manner.
- You cherish your son so much, but he does not appreciate your care at all.
- He cherished the thought of the upcoming trip to warmer climes.
Synonyms for the word
Now the meaning of the word "cherish" in the explanatory dictionary is known. But what if this verb occurs too often in the text? We need to find synonyms. Here are some words that can replace the verb "cherish":
- To caress. - Pleasant classical music caressed the ear.
- Care. - A mother should carefully look after the child, protect him from adversity.
- Grooming. - Don't over-groom your pets, they need to know who's boss in the house.
- To amuse. - Nikita was amused by the thought of the upcoming trip to the sea.
- Delight. - Marvelousspring nature delighted the eye.
It is important to know the interpretation of the verb "cherish" in order to use this word correctly in various speech situations. If you have any difficulties, you should consult the explanatory dictionary.
