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treasure



treas·ure [treasure treasures treasured treasuring] noun, verb BrE [ˈtreʒə(r)] NAmE [ˈtreʒər]
noun
1. uncountable a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver and jewellery
buried treasure
a pirate's treasure chest
2. countable, usually plural a highly valued object
the priceless art treasures of the Uffizi Gallery
3. singular a person who is much loved or valued
Liz is an absolute treasure— I couldn't do without her.

Word Origin:
Middle English: from Old French tresor, based on Greek thēsauros ‘storehouse, treasure’.

Example Bank:
Many forgotten treasures have been discovered in the attics of old houses.
This book is a treasure house of information on Arctic birds.
a vast treasure of medieval manuscripts

 
verb ~ sth
to have or keep sth that you love and that is extremely valuable to you
Syn: cherish
I treasure his friendship.
This ring is my most treasured possession.
I shall always treasure the memory of our time together.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Middle English: from Old French tresor, based on Greek thēsauros ‘storehouse, treasure’.

Example Bank:
Thank you for the watch. I will really treasure it.
memories that I will treasure for the rest of my days

 

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