Treasure

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛʒər/

Treasure (noun)

  1. a collection of valuable things like gold, jewels, or money
  2. something or someone very important or loved

Examples

  • The pirates buried the treasure on the island.
  • She found a treasure hidden in the attic.

Common collocations: buried treasure, hunt for treasure, treasure chest, personal treasure, hidden treasure

Treasure (verb)

  1. to care for something or someone very much

Examples

  • I treasure our time together.
  • She treasures her grandmother's advice.

Synonyms of Treasure

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Treasure

  • — lack of wealth or valuables
  • — absence of possessions or resources