treas´ur|a|ble

treas´ur|a|ble
treas|ure «TREHZH uhr, TRAY zhuhr», noun, verb, -ured, -ur|ing.
–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.
1. to value highly; cherish; prize: »

She treasures that doll more than all her other toys.

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.
[< Old French tresor < Latin thēsaurus. See etym. of doublet thesaurus. (Cf.thesaurus)]
treas´ur|a|ble, adjective.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • treas|ure — «TREHZH uhr, TRAY zhuhr», noun, verb, ured, ur|ing. –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:… …   Useful english dictionary

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