- Value
- Value Val"ue, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Valued}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Valuing}.]
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1. To estimate the value, or worth, of; to rate at a certain
price; to appraise; to reckon with respect to number,
power, importance, etc.
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The mind doth value every moment. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
The queen is valued thirty thousand strong. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
The king must take it ill, That he's so slightly valued in his messenger. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Neither of them valued their promises according to rules of honor or integrity. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster]
2. To rate highly; to have in high esteem; to hold in respect and estimation; to appreciate; to prize; as, to value one for his works or his virtues. [1913 Webster]
Which of the dukes he values most. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
3. To raise to estimation; to cause to have value, either real or apparent; to enhance in value. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Some value themselves to their country by jealousies of the crown. --Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster]
4. To be worth; to be equal to in value. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
The peace between the French and us not values The cost that did conclude it. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Syn: To compute; rate; appraise; esteem; respect; regard; estimate; prize; appreciate. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.