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Respected vs Cherished - What's the difference?

respected | cherished |

As adjectives the difference between respected and cherished

is that respected is describing one considered to be deserving of respect, who is due special honor or appreciation while cherished is highly valued, having a high personal value.

As verbs the difference between respected and cherished

is that respected is (respect) while cherished is (cherish).

respected

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Describing one considered to be deserving of respect, who is due special honor or appreciation.
    • He was a well respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.

    Synonyms

    * admired, well-regarded

    Verb

    (head)
  • (respect)

    • Anagrams

    *

    cherished

    English

    Adjective

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

    • Synonyms

    * treasured

    Verb

    (head)
  • (cherish)