Synonyms of value

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noun

ˈval-(ˌ)yü 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worth
• price
• cost
• valuation
• rate
• fee
• estimate
• appraisal
• evaluation
• estimation
• assessment
• charge
• figure
• face value
• unit price
• list price

2

as in advantage

a quality that gives something special worth

defending the democratic system's intrinsic values

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advantage
• distinction
• virtue
• merit
• excellence
• grace
• excellency
• cardinal virtue
• edge
• superiority
• plus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficiency
• defect
• failing
• fault
• disvalue
• flaw
• demerit
• blemish
• minus
• drawback
• negative

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• importance
• worth
• valuation
• significance
• merit
• account
• evaluation
• assessment
• estimation
• weight
• consequence
• excellence
• greatness
• desirability
• perfection

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worthlessness
• emptiness
• cheapness
• inferiority
• valuelessness
• meanness
• deficiency
• baseness
• pettiness
• poorness
• inadequacy
• insufficiency
• unacceptability
• paltriness
• lousiness
• crumminess
• inadequateness

value

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verb

1

as in to treasure

to hold dear

a nation that values individualism and self-reliance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasure
• love
• appreciate
• enjoy
• respect
• prize
• cherish
• like
• admire
• regard
• reverence
• relish
• revere
• delight (in)
• fancy
• revel (in)
• set store by
• esteem
• groove (on)
• venerate
• memorialize
• enshrine
• dig
• apprize
• worship
• dote (on)
• caress
• adore
• idolize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undervalue
• hate
• disvalue
• despise
• slight
• minimize
• detest
• loathe
• abhor
• disdain
• scorn
• depreciate
• sniff (at)
• scout
• put down
• disparage
• forget
• belittle
• snub
• deprecate
• write off
• abandon
• neglect
• decry
• abominate
• execrate
• cry down
• high-hat
• kiss off
• bad-mouth

2

as in to estimate

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding

values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimate
• assess
• rate
• evaluate
• appraise
• set
• valuate
• analyze
• price
• guesstimate
• determine
• deem
• learn
• prize
• ascertain
• discover
• judge
• adjudge
• test
• revalue
• undervalue
• decide
• underestimate
• reappraise
• survey
• reevaluate
• reassess
• assay
• transvalue
• misjudge
• transvaluate
• settle
• rejudge
• misprize
• misesteem

Synonym Chooser

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

Recent Examples of value

Noun

The result that Stanley feels is more representative of the car’s value was the figure fetched for a yellow SP3 showing just 227 miles. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

And with Democrats in hegemonic control of Sacramento, the state had become the country’s preeminent bastion of liberal values and policies. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

In 2025, the records show, the home was valued at over $600,000. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

Considered the most expensive work in the world at the time of its creation, the book was valued at 2 million francs (about $408,000 in 1961 dollars); today it is considered a French heritage treasure, its value estimated at several million euros. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing value

• face value
• value judgment