treasure treasure /ˈtrɛʒɝ/

noun

1. () Art highly prized for its beauty or perfection  ( gem , treasure )
   art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
   
2. () Accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.  ( hoarded wealth , treasure )
   accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
    The pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies
   the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies
   
   
3. () A collection of precious things  ( treasure )
   a collection of precious things
    The trunk held all her meager treasures
   the trunk held all her meager treasures
   
   
4. () Any possession that is highly valued by its owner  ( treasure )
   any possession that is highly valued by its owner
    The children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures
   the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures
   

verb

1. () Hold dear  ( prize , treasure , value , appreciate )
   hold dear
    I prize these old photographs
   I prize these old photographs
   
2. Be fond of; be attached to  ( care for , hold dear , treasure , cherish )
   be fond of; be attached to
     I cherish the memories of our summer vacation spent by the seaside.
   I cherish the memories of our summer vacation spent by the seaside.