From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Treasure \Treas"ure\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Treasured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Treasuring}.] To collect and deposit, as money or other valuable things, for future use; to lay up; to hoard; usually with up; as, to treasure up gold.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
adjective
1: characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted" [syn: {cherished}, {precious}, {wanted}]
From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:
28 Moby Thesaurus words for "treasured": accumulated, admired, adored, amassed, backlogged, beloved, cherished, collected, darling, dear, dearly beloved, esteemed, favorite, garnered, gathered, held dear, hoarded, laid up, loved, pet, popular, precious, prized, revered, stockpiled, stored, well-beloved, well-liked
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