value

value
1. noun /ˈvæl.juː/
a) The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable

The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world.

b) The degree of importance you give to something.

The value of my childrens happiness is second only to that of my wife.

2. verb /ˈvæl.juː/
a) To estimate the cost of; judge the worth of something.

I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.

b) To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.

Gold was valued highly among the Romans.


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