1 [U] a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver and jewellery:
buried treasure * a pirate's treasure chest
2 [C,usually pl.] a highly valued object:
the priceless art treasures of the Uffizi gallery
3 [sing.] a person who is much loved or valued:
Liz is an absolute treasure-I couldn't do without her.
verb [VN] to have or keep sth that you love and that is extremely valuable to you:
I treasure his friendship. * This ring is my most treasured possession. * I shall always treasure the memory of our time together.
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