1. (

• prize ,
• value ,
• treasure ,
• appreciate

) hold dear; "I prize these old photographs" ;

2. (

• care_for ,
• cherish ,
• hold_dear ,
• treasure

) be fond of; be attached to ;

1. (

• cherished ,
• precious ,
• treasured ,
• wanted

) characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted" ;