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value

[val-yoo] / ˈvæl yu /
NOUN
financial worth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amount cost expense price profit rate
STRONG
appraisal assessment charge equivalent
WEAK
market price monetary worth
Antonyms
WEAK
detriment disadvantage
NOUN
advantage, worth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
benefit content import importance meaning power profit purpose quality sense significance use valuation
STRONG
account bearing caliber condition connotation consequence denotation desirability distinction drift eminence esteem estimation excellence finish force goodness grade help implication interpretation mark merit preference regard repute serviceableness state stature substance superiority usefulness utility
WEAK
marketability
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificance loss
STRONG
beginning commencement disadvantage dislike hate inferiority start unimportance weakness
WEAK
detriment
VERB
to regard highly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate cherish esteem treasure
STRONG
hold dear hold in respect rate highly regard highly respect set store by think highly of
WEAK
enshrine
Antonyms
STRONG
dislike disregard disrespect hate ignore
WEAK
despise not care

Usage

What are other ways to say value? To value is to attach importance to a thing because of its worth (material or otherwise). To appreciate is to exercise wise judgment, delicate perception, and keen insight in realizing the worth of something. To esteem is to feel respect combined with a warm, kindly feeling. To prize is to value highly and cherish.

Example Sentences

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The IPO could value Elon Musk’s rocket company at an otherworldly $2 trillion.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

That might mean swapping the S&P 500 for the Russell 1000 or moving to an index that emphasizes value or growth instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The decision was likely made to ensure the trade value of the two-time most valuable player wasn’t diminished by another injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Sayings designed to instill the value of hard work and dedication?

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

“My emerald. My favorite! A gift of great value, from an admirer, long ago. If I die, you can sell. Pay for funeral! If I live—too bad! Ah ha ha!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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