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TREASURED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
Example:
so good to feel wanted
Synonyms:
cherished; precious; treasured; wanted
Classified under:
Similar:
loved (held dear)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Past simple / past participle of the verb treasure
Context examples:
How I treasured up the entries, of which I subjoin a sample—!
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
As few brothers are complimented by having their letters carried about in their sister's pockets, read and reread diligently, cried over when short, kissed when long, and treasured carefully, we will not hint that Amy did any of these fond and foolish things.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
It is sufficient to know that the name to which I do myself the honour to refer, will ever be treasured among the muniments of our house (I allude to the archives connected with our former lodgers, preserved by Mrs. Micawber), with sentiments of personal esteem amounting to affection.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
