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- pronunciation:
- vael
yu
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the worth, importance, or usefulness of something.
She places great value on education.- synonyms:
- merit, use, usefulness, utility, worth
- similar words:
- account, advantage, benefit, denomination, importance, meaning, significance
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| definition 2: |
the worth of something in money, goods, or services.
What is the value of your car?- synonyms:
- worth
- similar words:
- charge, cost, denomination, expense, fee, price
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| definition 3: |
(plural) principles considered most important.
Protecting the natural environment is one of his values.- synonyms:
- ideals, morals, principles
- similar words:
- beliefs, ethics, rules
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| related words: |
degree, excellence, figure, moral, morality, weight |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
values, valuing, valued |
| definition 1: |
to set or guess the worth of.
The book dealer valued the collection of antique books at seven hundred dollars.- synonyms:
- appraise, evaluate
- similar words:
- appreciate, assess, estimate, price
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| definition 2: |
to think of as important or valuable.
He valued her help.I value you as a friend.- synonyms:
- appreciate, esteem, prize, treasure
- similar words:
- cherish, respect
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| related words: |
appraise, buy, credit, grade, judge, relish |
Value comes from a Latin word that means both "to be of value" and "to be strong and well." Valiant (brave or heroic) and valor (heroic courage) come from the same Latin word.
The word value
contains the following part:
val, valu, valid
Latin
root
that means strength; worth
  Example words:
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