cherish
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
verb

protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

Similar: adore, hold dear, love, care very much for, feel great affection for, appreciate, protect

hold (something) dear.

Similar: treasure, prize, value highly, hold dear

keep (a hope or ambition) in one's mind.

Similar: harbour, have, possess, hold (on to),cling to, entertain