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Definition value in American English

value verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈvælju/
1

to consider someone or something to be important

Example

a community in which people respected their elders and valued their knowledge and experience

Example

a valued friend/colleague

Example

vitamins and minerals that are valued for their protective and energy-giving qualities

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2

to state how much something is worth

Example

I had the necklace valued then put up for auction.

Example

The seized cocaine was valued at $500,000.

Example

The terms of the deal value the company at $2 million.

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Definition value in American English