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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).

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   Learn the meaning of treasure as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use treasure in a sentence and how it relates to other words like appreciate, value, and cherish.

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   Learn the meaning of treasure as a noun and a verb, and find synonyms and example sentences. Treasure can refer to wealth, riches, valuable things, or things highly prized.

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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.

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   Treasures are very valuable things, especially pieces of art. Learn how to use the phrase treasures in different contexts and see synonyms and related words.

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   Treasures are valuable objects, especially works of art and items of historical value. The house was large and full of art treasures. Synonyms: objet d'art , masterpiece , work of art , valuable object More Synonyms of treasure

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

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   Definition of treasure noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. treasure. noun. /ˈtreʒə (r)/ /ˈtreʒər/ [uncountable] a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver and jewellery. buried treasure. a pirate’s treasure chest. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Want to learn more?