"cherishable" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more cherishable [comparative], most cherishable [superlative]
Etymology: From cherish + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cherish|able}} cherish + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} cherishable (comparative more cherishable, superlative most cherishable)
  1. Capable of, or suitable for, being cherished. Derived forms: cherishably, uncherishable
    Sense id: en-cherishable-en-adj-sIkZNiNx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -able, Pages with 1 entry
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          "ref": "1983, Kenneth R. Mitchell, Herbert Anderson, All Our Losses, All Our Griefs: Resources for Pastoral Care, page 128:",
          "text": "Building a cherishable memory is equally necessary in divorce situations.",
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          "ref": "1991 May 4, Walta Borawksi, “A Sort of Homecoming”, in Gay Community News, page 9:",
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