valorize

One entry found for valorize.

Main Entry: val·o·rize
Pronunciation: 'va-l&-"rIz
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -rized; -riz·ing
Etymology: Portuguese valorizar, from valor value, price, from Medieval Latin
1 : to enhance or try to enhance the price, value, or status of by organized and usually governmental action <using subsidies to valorize coffee>
2 : to assign value or merit to : VALIDATE
- val·o·ri·za·tion /"va-l&-r&-'zA-sh&n/ noun