History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
beloved

(a person who is) greatly loved

adored

dear

loved; lovable

beloved, favorite

favourite

approved of, liked, more than any other; a person or thing preferred above all others

preferred

intimate

close and familiar; to have sexual intercourse; most private and personal; a close friend

friendly, devoted

pet

favourite; an animal kept as a companion, e.g. a cat or a dog

favorite

precious

of great value; very few/little

favorite, valued

sacred

connected with religion; serious because of respect for a person

holy, blessed

safe

free, protected, (from danger etc); unhurt and undamaged; not causing or likely to cause danger; a strong box or compartment with a special lock, in which money and other valuables are kept

free from harm

valuable

of great value, worth or use; very useful

very important; priceless

welcome

wanted; received with, giving, pleasure; allowed with pleasure to do something; a greeting, response by word or action, when a person arrives, when an offer is received etc

gladly received

CHERISHED as in Wiktionary
CHERISHED as in Wikipedia