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   treasure

   /ˈtrɛʒə/

   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 much loved or highly valued person: "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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   What is treasure noun?

   • Definition of treasure noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [uncountable] a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver and jewellery The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

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   What is the difference between Prize and treasure?

   • prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses. treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious. cherish implies a special love and care for something. Noun a legend about the pirates' buried treasure Central Park is one of New York City's many treasures. Grandmother's nurse has been a real treasure.

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   What does treasure mean in a story?

   • In children's stories, treasure is a collection of valuable old objects, such as gold coins and jewels. ...buried treasure. If you treasure something that you have, you keep it or care for it carefully because it gives you great pleasure and you think it is very special. She treasures her memories of those joyous days.

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   What is a pirate treasure?

   • 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. The English word treasure comes from the Old French tresor, both meaning "something of great worth."

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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.

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   noun. a collection of precious things. “the trunk held all her meager treasures ”. see more. noun. accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. “the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies”. synonyms: hoarded wealth. see more.

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