Cherished
Cherished adjective - Granted special treatment or attention.
Protected and cherished are semantically related In some cases you can use "Protected" instead the word "Cherished" as an adjective or a verb.
Nearby Word: cherishing
Both words in one sentence
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At first he was their patron and mentor, and cherished and protected them in an almost parental way against the depredations of other gods.
Source: Scale of Scientific Sins
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