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treasure

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛʒə/

Definition of treasure

[mass noun]

a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects: the ransom was to be paid in diamonds and treasure
[count noun] a very valuable object:she set out to look at the art treasures
[count noun] informal a much loved or highly valued person:the housekeeper is a real treasure—I don’t know what he would do without her

[with object]

keep carefully (a valuable or valued item): my mother gave me the ring and I’ll treasure it always
value highly:the island is treasured by walkers and conservationists (as adjective treasured)his library was his most treasured possession

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French tresor, based on Greek thēsauros (see thesaurus)

Definition of treasure in the US English dictionary

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