Appreciate vs. Cherish

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Difference Between Appreciate and Cherish
Appreciateverb
(transitive) To be grateful or thankful for.
I appreciate your effortsCherishverb
To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
Appreciateverb
(transitive) To view as valuable.
You must learn to appreciate timeCherishverb
To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.
I cherish your friendship.Appreciateverb
(transitive) To be fully conscious of; understand; be aware of; detect.
It is essential for the reader to appreciate how important this argument is.I appreciate that what I'm asking you to do is very difficult.Cherishverb
(obsolete) To cheer, to gladden.
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Appreciateverb
to increase in value.
The value of his portfolio appreciated by 80% over eight years.Cherishverb
be fond of; be attached to
Appreciateverb
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
Appreciateverb
be fully aware of; realize fully;
Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?Appreciateverb
hold dear;
I prize these old photographsAppreciateverb
gain in value;
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Appreciateverb
increase the value of;
The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark