Cherish vs. Relish

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

Cherishverb

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

Relishnoun

A pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing.

Cherishverb

To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.

I cherish your friendship.

Relishnoun

Savor; quality; characteristic tinge.

Cherishverb

(obsolete) To cheer, to gladden.

Relishnoun

A taste for; liking; appetite; fondness.

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Cherishverb

be fond of; be attached to

Relishnoun

A cooked or pickled sauce, usually made with vegetables or fruits, generally used as a condiment.

Relishnoun

In a wooden frame, the projection or shoulder at the side of, or around, a tenon, on a tenoned piece.

Relishnoun

Something that is greatly liked or savoured.

Relishverb

(transitive) To taste or eat with pleasure, to like the flavor of

Relishverb

(transitive) to take great pleasure in.

He relishes their time together.I don't relish the idea of going out tonight.
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Relishverb

To taste; to have a specified taste or flavour.

Relishverb

(transitive) To give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeable, to make appetizing.

Relishverb

To give pleasure.

Relishnoun

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

Relishnoun

spicy or savory condiment

Relishnoun

the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

Relishverb

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in;

She relished her fame and basked in her glory