cherish

verb3

1. •
   To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.

   • I cherish your friendship.
   • his long-cherished dream
2. •
   To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
3. •
   (no longer used) To cheer, to gladden.

   • And by the way, as was her wonted guize, / Her merry fitt shee freshly gan to reare, / And did of ioy and iollitie deuize, / Her selfe to cherish, and her guest to cheare: […] — 1590