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verb

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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
One cup of cooked broccoli provides over 100% of your vitamin C needs and over 40% of the daily value for folate, both of which play important roles in the body. Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025 Lawyers for Martinez and Ruiz questioned Exum on Wednesday about whether his experience at the agency should have indicated to him the possible value of the vehicle as evidence and the need to preserve it. Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
For a $20 donation, green drawing ticket buyers have the option for a three-night stay at a mountain lakefront home on Metcalf Bay for up to seven guests valued at $2,800. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025 His work explores the tangible ways in which AI and market principles can converge to build systems where information is transparently priced, fairly valued, and economically meaningful. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for value
Recent Examples of Synonyms for value
Noun
  • According to the market research firm EchoTik, the TikTok Shop sold $19 billion worth of products globally in the third quarter of this year, from July through September.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2025
  • For me, the ring wasn't about my partner proving his financial worth to me.
    Meg Walters, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The work accomplished at Silent Swarm 2025, along with technology such as the TEEMS device, illustrates how the company is architecting the advantage for today’s performance and tomorrow’s success along the tactical edge.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Through two periods, Carolina had a 25-11 advantage in shots on goal.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • His next story was a video of University of Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule discussing the importance of mental health.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The growing importance of collision avoidance The US operates by far the most satellites in low Earth orbit, thanks largely to SpaceX’s Starlink constellation.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The soup is treasured for its creamy texture and tangy flavor.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Kicking off the reception in sneakers together is a memory l’ll always treasure.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Waldabhang in Unterach am Attersee (Forest Slope in Unterach on the Attersee), meanwhile, is estimated to rake in more than $70 million.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Think portable chargers that actually keep up with long travel days, and Samsonite luggage at wallet-friendly prices.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Morgan Stanley lowered its rating on shares to equal weight from overweight and cut its price target $81 from $179, saying the company’s new efforts to rebuild its offerings will take time.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Instead, Gorsuch has drawn a distinction between the right to marry and the right to decline expressive participation in a ceremony.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Gill will accept the distinction during Country Music’s Biggest Night, which will stream the following day on Hulu, after a special tribute performance.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The company has now trimmed its stock holdings for 12 straight quarters, a sign of Buffett's wariness toward today's high-valuation market.
    , CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
  • The $10 billion deal — a valuation much higher than Pfizer had originally offered — followed a corporate tiff in which Novo Nordisk tried to hijack Pfizer’s purchase of the American startup, prompting Pfizer to sue.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025

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“Value.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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