godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
love dearly; cherish; be attached to
Expresses a tender, protective love, often for someone or something small, vulnerable, or dear. Slightly literary or emotional in tone.
祖母は孫をいとおしむように抱きしめた。
The grandmother hugged her grandchild as if cherishing them dearly.
Looking at old photos, he cherished the days gone by.