Meaning: I loved the toy very much and took good care of it.
Choice of Words:Cherished means to hold something dear or precious. Dearly means very much or deeply.
Alternative Expressions
I held it close to my heart.
Meaning: This means that the speaker loved or cared for something so much that they kept it near their heart.
Choice of Words: The word "held" means to keep or have something in your hand or possession. "Close" means near or next to something. "Heart" means the organ in your chest that pumps blood. So, "I held it close to my heart" means that the speaker kept something near their heart, which is a symbol of love and affection.
It was precious to me.
Meaning: This means that the speaker loved or cared for something because it was very valuable or important to them.
Choice of Words: The word "precious" means very valuable or important. "To me" means to the speaker. So, "It was precious to me" means that the speaker thought something was very valuable or important.