- treas´ur|a|ble
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–n.1. wealth or riches stored up; valuable things: »
The pirates buried treasure along the coast. The palace contains treasures.
2. Figurative. any thing or person that is much loved or valued: »The silver teapot was the old lady's chief treasure. The human heart has hidden treasures (Charlotte Brontë).
–v.t.2. Figurative. to put away for future use; store up: »The patient search and vigil long Of him who treasures up a wrong (Byron).
SYNONYM(S): hoard.–treas´ur|a|ble, adjective.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.