value

/vˈæljuː/

/ˈvæɫju/

[noun] [verb]

Value

[NOUN]

the worth of something in money

synonyms : economic value

(mathematics) an amount that is shown by a sign or letter

the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable

the lightness or darkness of a color, and is an essential element of visual art that helps to create contrast, depth, and dimension in a composition

an ideal accepted by some individual or group

(music) the relative duration of a musical note

synonyms : note value

time value

to value

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

fix or determine the value of; assign a value to

regard highly; think much of

synonyms : esteem

prise

prize

respect

antonyms : disrespect

hold dear

synonyms : appreciate

prize

treasure

evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

synonyms : appraise

estimate the value of

synonyms : rate

Examples

1. She valued the high nutritional content and low-calorie nature of asparagus in his diet.

2. The seller has put a value of $500,000 on the house.

3. The new policy sits well with the company's values.

4. Enhance the flavor and nutritional value of your smoothies by adding powdered red algae as a nutrient-rich ingredient.

Nearby words

valuable

valley

valet

valerianella olitoria