Meaning & use
treasure
A collection of valuable objects, such as gold, jewels, or money, especially when hidden or hoarded.
See it in a sentence
Divers searched the sunken ship for treasure rumored to be worth millions.
The old letters were a family treasure, passed down for four generations.
A note on using this word
Treasure can also be used as a verb meaning to value something greatly, as in 'I treasure your friendship.'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To value something or someone very highly and take great care to protect or keep it.
She treasures the handmade quilt her grandmother sewed before she passed away.
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