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   treas·ure

   /ˈtreZHər/

   noun

   • 1. a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects: "the ransom was to be paid in diamonds and treasure" Similar richesvaluablesjewelsgemsgoldsilverprecious metalsmoneycashwealthfortunetreasure trove
   • ▪ a very valuable object: "she set out to look at the art treasures" Similar valuable objectvaluablework of artobjet of virtumasterpiece
   • ▪ a person whom the speaker loves or who is valued for the assistance they can give: "the housekeeper is a real treasure—I don't know what he would do without her" Similar paragongemangelnonpareilfindprizeinformal:starone of a kindone in a millionsomething elsethe topsdarlingangelapple of one's eyepride and joy

   verb

   • 1. 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"

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

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › treasureTreasure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TREASURE is wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded. How to use treasure in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Treasure.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTREASURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TREASURE definition: 1. very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or…. Learn more.

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   noun. wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate. Synonyms: hoard. wealth, rich materials, or valuable things. any thing or person greatly valued or highly prized: This book was his chief treasure.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › treasureTreasure - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Treasure is usually associated with riches — gold, jewels, doubloons — the stuff contained in pirates' treasure chests. However, you can also treasure things with purely sentimental value — like your pet rock or your blankie.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTREASURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Treasure is a collection of valuable old objects such as gold coins and jewels that has been hidden or lost. [literary] It was here, the buried treasure, she knew it was. Synonyms: riches, money, gold, fortune More Synonyms of treasure. 2. countable noun [usually plural]

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   Filter. noun. treasures. Accumulated or stored wealth, esp. in the form of money, precious metals, jewels, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Valuable or precious possessions of any kind. American Heritage. Any person or thing considered very valuable.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › treasureTreasure - definition of treasure by The Free Dictionary

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   treasure. ( ˈtrɛʒə) n. 1. wealth and riches, usually hoarded, esp in the form of money, precious metals, or gems. 2. a thing or person that is highly prized or valued. vb ( tr) 3. to prize highly as valuable, rare, or costly. 4. to store up and save; hoard. [C12: from Old French tresor, from Latin thēsaurus anything hoarded, from Greek thēsauros]

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtreasure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of treasure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTREASURE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    a collection of gold, silver, jewellery, and valuable objects, especially in children's stories: buried treasure.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › treasuretreasure | meaning of treasure in Longman Dictionary of...

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    treasure meaning, definition, what is treasure: a group of valuable things such as gold,...: Learn more.