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noun

ˈval-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce value (audio)
Definition of valuenext
1
as in worth
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer the real value of that house is close to a million dollars

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2
as in advantage
a quality that gives something special worth defending the democratic system's intrinsic values

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3
as in importance
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities the value of a good education cannot be overstated

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value

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verb

1
as in to treasure
to hold dear a nation that values individualism and self-reliance

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2
as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts

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How is the word value different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of value are appreciate, cherish, prize, and treasure. While all these words mean "to hold in high estimation," value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

values our friendship

When might appreciate be a better fit than value?

While the synonyms appreciate and value are close in meaning, appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

appreciates fine wine

When is it sensible to use cherish instead of value?

The meanings of cherish and value largely overlap; however, cherish implies a special love and care for something.

cherishes her children above all

Where would prize be a reasonable alternative to value?

While in some cases nearly identical to value, prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

Americans prize their freedom

When can treasure be used instead of value?

The synonyms treasure and value are sometimes interchangeable, but treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

a treasured memento

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of value
Noun
The idea is that voting is not the only way to drive change; demonstration is considered a bedrock value, a way to make elites hear the populace and to defend freedoms. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Gift returns can be exchanged or refunded for the value indicated on the gift receipt, and refunds will be made in the form of a merchandise credit. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
The creep also stole the victim’s phone valued at roughly $1,000, police said. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 Shoppers are already trained to value warmth that does not visibly bulk up an outfit. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for value
Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
  1. worth
  2. advantage
  3. importance
  4. treasure
  5. estimate
  6. price
  7. distinction
  8. valuation
Noun
  • Previous estimates of her net worth have ranged around $72 million.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The president last month escalated the conflict by announcing an outright ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian products, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of worth
Noun
  • Though 57% of voters say the Democratic Party does not have a clear vision for the future, Republicans hold no advantage in this category either, according to a CBS News poll released on Sunday.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Joe Burrow gives the Bengals the quarterback advantage, and the extra preparation strengthens their case.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • These findings point to the importance of substantive local relationships for multinational companies.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The trade association acknowledged Children’s Mercy’s importance in providing specialized pediatric care, but said ACA coverage must remain financially sustainable across Missouri’s health care system.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of importance
Verb
  • The repairer reads these messages, communicates with customers directly, and sometimes learns the story behind a pair of jeans that has been treasured for decades.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Canes fans need not be reminded, but treasure every moment watching Toney.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasure
Verb
  • One cattle producer quoted in the New York Times estimated that using smart collars had saved him nearly $1 million in cattle health costs.
    — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • By the 1920s, it was estimated that one out of seven Long Islanders belonged to the Ku Klux Klan.
    — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of estimate
Noun
  • One flight last week leaving from al-Qassim airport north of Riyadh to Geneva, sold for €94,000 ($105,000), compared with a price of about €60,000 ($67,000) before the closure of the main airport in Riyadh.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • His critics see a president who failed to tame inflation and keep America out of overseas conflicts, and whose agenda has fueled higher prices as the war with Iran appears to be at a stalemate.
    — JOSH BOAK, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of price
Noun
  • That distinction shows both the opportunity for American technology and the limits imposed by remaining dependencies.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The city institution, which artistic director Robert Drake describes as Georgia's longest-running theater, also holds the distinction of being the first professional theater to integrate both its casts and audience in the southeastern United States.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • The company also described a structure that could increase its contribution as its valuation grows, subject to future board decisions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The financing was led by Altimeter Capital, Dragoneer, Greenoaks and Sequoia Capital, and nearly tripled Anthropic's valuation from February, when the company was worth $380 billion.
    — Ashley Capoot,Jordan Novet,Annie Palmer,Lora Kolodny,Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of valuation

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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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