31+ Words that rhyme with cherish

Cherish is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are perish, parish, squarish. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of cherish

verb
  1. be fond of; be attached to

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2 syllables

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Examples of "cherish" in lyrics

See how cherish is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Nothing can save you from loosing all that you've come to cherish"
    Bootleg — Death Before Dishonesty
  • "Then marriage with a baby to cherish"
    C-Bo — Tycoon
  • "When everybody got to perish, is it that money that you cherish?"
    Krayzie Bone, Ken Dawg & Layzie Bone — Lord What Have I Done?

What do these rhymes mean?

fairish
not excessive or extreme; "a fairish income"; "reasonable prices" (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
garish
tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts
parish
a local church community the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor
perish
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer
squarish
somewhat square in appearance or form

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "cherish" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like perish, parish, squarish create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "cherish" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cherish?
Words that rhyme with cherish include: perish, parish, squarish, garish, fairish, bearish, parrish, boorish, moorish, nourish, and 21 more.
How many syllables does cherish have?
Cherish has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with cherish?
There are 31 words that rhyme with cherish: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cherish in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cherish in songwriting are perish, parish, squarish. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with cherish?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cherish include perish, parish, squarish, garish, fairish. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: perish, parish; 1-syllable: nightmarish, liquorice; 2-syllable: amateurish, impoverish. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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