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cherished (Adjective)

Highly valued, loved, and protected by someone. It describes something or someone held dear to the heart and treated with great care and affection.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'CHAIR' that is very 'SHED' (protected). You 'CHERISH' it because it's where you sit to remember happy times.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'cherished' for everyday items. → I liked my coffee this morning.

Confusing 'cherished' with 'expensive'. → He bought an expensive watch.

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