set great store by/on

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phrase (1)

: to believe that something is very important
Our family sets great store by/on tradition.

set/lay great store by

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phrase (2)

: to value highly
Our family sets/lays great store by tradition.

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“Set great store by/on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20great%20store%20by%2Fon. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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