Cherished (6)

'cherished' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for adored that I've seen before include "Idolised" , "Deeply respected" , "having lover" , "Doted on" , "Worshipped and venerated" .)
'cherished' is the definition.
(I know that cherished can be written as precious)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for precious that I've seen before include "Valuable; the Ring, for Gollum (Tolkien)" , "Much loved" , "Cherished or of high worth" , "as good as gold" , "Very fastidious" .)
'cherished' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for beloved that I've seen before include "Much adored person" , "Dearest, darling" , "Very dear" .)
'cherished' is the definition.
(I know that cherished can be written as treasured)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for treasured that I've seen before include "Prized, precious" , "Darling" , "Regarded as precious" , "Valued" , "Cherished, precious" .)
'cherished' is the definition.
(dear can mean cherished or adored)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for dear that I've seen before include "At a high cost" , "Overpriced" , "Treasured" , "love" , "Costly (but loved!)" .)