Cherish vs. Relish: What's the Difference?
Cherish and Relish Definitions
Cherish
To treat with affection and tenderness; hold dear
Cherish one's family.
Fine rugs that are cherished by their owners.
Relish
Hearty enjoyment or appreciation
"pausing with the relish of a man who knows he's about to get off a zinger" (Tad Friend).
Cherish
To keep fondly in mind; treasure
Cherish a memory.
Relish
Something that lends pleasure or zest
The fact that the opposing team is our longtime rival was an added relish to our victory.
Cherish
To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
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Relish
A keen liking for something
A relish for adventure.
Cherish
To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.
I cherish your friendship.
Relish
A spicy or savory condiment or appetizer, such as chutney or olives.
Cherish
(obsolete) To cheer, to gladden.
Relish
A condiment of chopped sweet pickles.
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Cherish
To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.
We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children.
Relish
The flavor of a food, especially when appetizing.
Cherish
To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle.
To cherish virtue and humanity.
Relish
A trace or suggestion of a pleasurable quality.
Cherish
Be fond of; be attached to
Relish
To take keen pleasure in; enjoy fully
Relished every minute of their vacation.
Relish
To be pleased with or look forward to
I don't relish speaking with that student's parents about his behavior.
Relish
(Archaic) To give spice or flavor to.
Relish
(Archaic) To have a pleasing or distinctive taste.
Relish
A pleasant taste.
Relish
Enjoyment; pleasure.
Relish
A quality or characteristic tinge.
Relish
(followed by "for") A taste (for); liking (of); fondness.
Relish
A cooked or pickled sauce, usually made with vegetables or fruits, generally used as a condiment.
Relish
In a wooden frame, the projection or shoulder at the side of, or around, a tenon, on a tenoned piece.
Relish
Something that is greatly liked or savoured.
Relish
(transitive) To taste or eat with pleasure, to like the flavor of
Relish
(transitive) To take great pleasure in.
He relishes their time together.
I don't relish the idea of going out tonight.
Relish
To taste; to have a specified taste or flavour.
Relish
(transitive) To give a taste to; to cause to taste nice, to make appetizing.
Relish
To give pleasure.
Relish
To taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of; to partake of with gratification; hence, to enjoy; to be pleased with or gratified by; to experience pleasure from; as, to relish food.
Now I begin to relish thy advice.
He knows how to prize his advantages, and to relish the honors which he enjoys.
Relish
To give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeably.
A savory bit that served to relish wine.
Relish
To have a pleasing or appetizing taste; to give gratification; to have a flavor.
Had I been the finder-out of this secret, it would not have relished among my other discredits.
A theory, which, how much soever it may relish of wit and invention, hath no foundation in nature.
Relish
A pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing.
Much pleasure we have lost while we abstainedFrom this delightful fruit, nor known till nowTrue relish, tasting.
When liberty is gone,Life grows insipid, and has lost its relish.
Relish
Savor; quality; characteristic tinge.
It preserve some relish of old writing.
Relish
A taste for; liking; appetite; fondness.
A relish for whatever was excelent in arts.
I have a relish for moderate praise, because it bids fair to be j dicious.
Relish
That which is used to impart a flavor; specifically, something taken with food to render it more palatable or to stimulate the appetite; a condiment.
Relish
The projection or shoulder at the side of, or around, a tenon, on a tenoned piece.
Relish
Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
Relish
Spicy or savory condiment
Relish
The taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
Relish
Derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in;
She relished her fame and basked in her glory
