treasure
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈtrɛʒər/
KK: /ˈtrɛʒər/
noun
Definition
A collection of valuable items such as money, jewels, or other precious possessions.
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on a deserted island.
Conversation
Did you hear about the old pirate's treasure that was found last week?
Yeah, it was all over the news!
I wonder what kind of treasure was hidden there.
Probably gold coins and jewels; that stuff is always exciting to find!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wealth
hoard
gem
Antonyms
loss
poverty
waste
transitive verb
Definition
To keep something in a safe place because it is valuable or important.
Example
She treasures the necklace her grandmother gave her.
Tense Forms
Past: treasured
Past Participle: treasured
Conversation
I really treasure the memories we made during our trip last year.
Me too! That hike was unforgettable.
I think we should plan another adventure soon to create more moments to treasure.
Root Explanation
Treasure → It originates from Old French *tresor* (meaning a store of wealth or valuables), which in turn comes from Latin *thesaurus* (meaning a storehouse or treasure). The word 'treasure' refers to a collection of valuable items or wealth.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'storehouse' ('thesaurus') filled with valuable items — that's what treasure means.
Visually Confused Words
untreasure
entreasure
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reassure
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