entreasure: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Rare / ArchaicLiterary, Poetic, Archaic
Quick answer
What does “entreasure” mean?
To place something in a treasury or storehouse.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To place something in a treasury or storehouse; to store up or hoard valuable items, knowledge, or memories.
Figuratively, to cherish, treasure, or hold something (a memory, feeling, or object) as deeply valuable.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant modern usage difference; the word is equally archaic in both variants.
Connotations
Poetic, slightly old-fashioned. May connote a more formal or deliberate act of preservation than the more common 'treasure'.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both. More likely to be encountered in historical or literary texts than in contemporary speech or writing.
Grammar
How to Use “entreasure” in a Sentence
to entreasure something (in something)to be entreasured (in the heart/mind)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “entreasure” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- She would entreasure the old letters in a cedar box.
- The museum seeks to entreasure artefacts from the ancient kingdom.
American English
- He entreasured the memory of that summer day.
- They entreasured the family secrets for generations.
adverb
British English
- She spoke entreasurely of her childhood home.
- The gift was entreasurely kept.
American English
- He held the photo entreasurely.
- The memory was entreasurely preserved.
adjective
British English
- An entreasured collection of manuscripts was discovered.
- Her entreasured locket held a faded photograph.
American English
- The diary contained his most entreasured thoughts.
- It was her most entreasured possession.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Rare, only in historical or literary analysis.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “entreasure”
- Using it in place of the common verb 'treasure'.
- Misspelling as 'entreasury' or 'interasure'.
- Assuming it is a common modern word.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is very rare and considered archaic or literary. The verb 'treasure' is the standard modern equivalent.
No, the standard noun forms are 'treasure' or 'treasury'. 'Entreasure' is primarily a verb, though archaic adjective/adverb forms can be constructed.
'Treasure' is common and means to value highly. 'Entreasure' is archaic and adds a stronger sense of placing something into a treasury or storehouse, often used metaphorically.
For active use, no. It is important to recognize it in old texts, but for speaking and writing, use 'treasure', 'cherish', or 'preserve'.
To place something in a treasury or storehouse.
Entreasure is usually literary, poetic, archaic in register.
Entreasure: in British English it is pronounced /ɪnˈtrɛʒə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ɛnˈtrɛʒɚ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None in common use.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: ENTER your TREASURE into a safe place = ENTREASURE it.
Conceptual Metaphor
THE MIND/HEART IS A TREASURY (e.g., 'She entreasured the memory in her heart').
Practice
Quiz
In which context would the use of 'entreasure' be MOST appropriate?