Value

/ˈvæljuː/

The meaning and definition of Value, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.
    β€œThe Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world.”
  2. The degree of importance given to something.
    β€œThe value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife.”
verb
  1. To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.
    β€œI will have the family jewels valued by a professional.”
  2. To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
    β€œGold was valued highly among the Romans.”
Synonyms worth valence appreciate assess esteem prize
Antonyms belittle derogate despise disesteem disrespect

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