value
The worth or importance of something; to consider important.
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Definition
Value is the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. As a verb, to value means to consider something important or to appreciate it. Values (plural) also refers to a person's moral principles.
Usage: Value (noun) refers to worth. Values (plural) refers to moral beliefs. Valuable means having great value. Invaluable is the strongest positive: too valuable to measure.
Example sentences
The value of a good education goes far beyond its cost.
She values honesty more than almost anything else.
The painting has both artistic and historical value.
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From Old French valoir ('to be worth'), from Latin valere ('to be strong, to be worth'). Value is the strength — the worth — of something.
Value comes from 'val' meaning strong or worth. Something valuable is worth a lot — it has great strength or importance.
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What does invaluable mean?
Invaluable means extremely valuable — so useful or important that its worth cannot easily be measured.
What are personal values?
Personal values are the moral principles and beliefs that guide how a person lives and makes decisions.