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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
That’s a level of spending that suggests an ever-growing increase in the value and benefits of AI that might not materialize. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Home values near Cheesecake Factory restaurants were about 27% higher than in areas in the same region with similar population density, partly because many of them are located in upscale malls, The Washington Sun found. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
But toward the end of the seventeenth century, sporting artists also began to take on commissions from pet owners, creating art that celebrated dogs who were valued purely for their relationships with their owners. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 Heavyweights like Harvey—valued at north of $15 billion—cater more to Big Law and corporate in-house counsel. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 28 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
  • DeMarvion Overshown shows his worth When it was announced this week that linebacker DeMarvion Overshown would return from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the reaction on social media was surprisingly negative.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Proposition 3 keeps rates billionaires already pay on income — and appears likely to pass — while Proposition 40 would, in total, subtract billions from their net worth.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of worth
Noun
  • Likely voters who decided which candidate to support only recently in seven key Senate races favor Republicans despite an overall Democratic advantage, according to a new poll released Sunday night.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The data — provided by Eric Eager, then with PFF — has proven extending a three-point lead to six points late in the fourth quarter has more consequences than advantages.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • That refusal does not bode well for their ability to impartially decide matters involving this administration, and underscores the importance of the Senate’s confirmation power.
    — James Speyer, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Innovation is nurtured from top to bottom by giving it the same importance as day-to-day operations.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of importance
Verb
  • Nana’s famous apple pie recipe deserves to be passed on, so this personalized board is a sweet gift for the family cook who treasures old traditions.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The fantasy Kris treasured as a fan means something very different to the woman who lived it.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasure
Verb
  • Once merged, customers can subscribe to both DoorDash and Instacart through a single account, which DoorDash estimated will save customers $100 million a year on membership fees.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers estimated that former NFL players with clear cognitive symptoms were roughly five times more likely to donate their brains than those without such symptoms.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of estimate
Noun
  • By storing heat during lower-price periods and releasing it when electricity becomes more valuable, nuclear plants could potentially improve the revenue earned from their generation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The reason is related to the price of natural gas that fluctuates, leading to high charges on bills, like in the past, or credits that are expected to last for a one-year period until next May.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of price
Noun
  • But there is an important distinction between reporting a tragedy and allowing that tragedy to define an entire industry.
    — Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • That distinction could make the approach relevant to weapons already in the Army’s inventory.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • But techno-skeptics have argued that warnings of doom are designed to inflate valuations and hype the technology.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Utopai has tried to cement itself as a premier production studio in the AI age, raising $60 million last month at a $1 billion valuation.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of valuation

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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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