Appreciate vs. Cherish

Appreciate vs. Cherish — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Appreciate and Cherish

Appreciateverb

(transitive) To be grateful or thankful for.

I appreciate your efforts

Cherishverb

To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.

Appreciateverb

(transitive) To view as valuable.

You must learn to appreciate time

Cherishverb

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 photographs

Appreciateverb

gain in value;

The yen appreciated again!
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Appreciateverb

increase the value of;

The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark