cherish

/ˈcher-ish/

Middle English cherisshen, from Anglo-French cheriss-, stem of cherir to cherish, from cher dear, from Latin carus

verb

  1. to hold dear : feel or show affection for

  2. to keep or cultivate with care and affection : nurture

  3. to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutely

cherished her friends

cherishes his marriage

appreciate value prize treasure cherish mean to hold in high estimation. appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence. value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.