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Cherished vs Prized - What's the difference?

cherished | prized |

As adjectives the difference between cherished and prized

is that cherished is highly valued, having a high personal value while prized is highly valued, cherished.

As verbs the difference between cherished and prized

is that cherished is (cherish) while prized is (prize).

cherished

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • highly valued, having a high personal value.

    • Synonyms

    * treasured

    Verb

    (head)
  • (cherish)

    • prized

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Highly valued, cherished.
    • His prized possession was his child.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (prize)