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- pronunciation:
- vael
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the worth, importance, or usefulness of something.
She places great value on education.- synonyms:
- merit, use, usefulness, utility, worth
- similar words:
- account, advantage, benefit, denomination, importance, meaning, significance
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| definition 2: |
the worth of something in money, goods, or services.
What is the value of your car?- synonyms:
- worth
- similar words:
- charge, cost, denomination, expense, fee, price
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| definition 3: |
(plural) principles considered most important.
Protecting the natural environment is one of his values.- synonyms:
- ideals, morals, principles
- similar words:
- beliefs, rules
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| related words: |
degree, excellence, figure, moral, morality, weight |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
values, valuing, valued |
| definition 1: |
to set or guess the worth of.
The book dealer valued the collection of antique books at seven hundred dollars.- synonyms:
- appraise, evaluate
- similar words:
- appreciate, assess, estimate, price
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| definition 2: |
to think of as important or valuable.
He valued her help.I value you as a friend.- synonyms:
- appreciate, esteem, prize, treasure
- similar words:
- cherish, respect
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| related words: |
appraise, buy, credit, grade, judge, relish |
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Value comes from a Latin word that means both "to be of value" and "to be strong and well." Valiant (brave or heroic) and valor (heroic courage) come from the same Latin word.
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