hold dear vs treasure

hold dear is not a noun while treasure is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold dear	No	No	Yes	No
treasure	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold dear and treasure are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hold dear include care for, cherish.

hold dear (noun)	treasure (noun)
	art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
	a collection of precious things
	accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
	any possession that is highly valued by its owner

hold dear (verb)	treasure (verb)
be fond of; be attached to	be fond of; be attached to
	hold dear