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treas·ure

treasure

 
 
pronunciation:
tre zhr
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: money or valuable items that have been collected or stored up.
The king has treasures worth millions of dollars.
 
similar words:
fortune, hoard, reserve, savings, store, wealth
definition 2: someone or something that is greatly valued or admired.
My aunt is a treasure to me.
synonyms:
gem, jewel
similar words:
asset, booty, favorite, find
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part of speech: verb
inflections: treasures, treasuring, treasured
definition: to prize or value greatly; love.
I treasure her friendship.
synonyms:
cherish, prize, value
similar words:
esteem, regard, revere
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derivations: treasurable (adj.), treasureless (n.)
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