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Meaning of the word values in English

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values

US /ˈvæl·juz/

Noun

1.

the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

Example:
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your support is of great value
Synonym:
meritworthusefulnessuseutilitypracticalityadvantagedesirabilitybenefitgainprofitgoodservicehelphelpfulnessassistanceeffectivenessefficacyavailimportancesignificancepointsensemileage
2.

a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.

Example:
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they internalize their parents' rules and values
Synonym:
principlesethicsmoralsstandards

Verb

1.

estimate the monetary worth of (something).

Example:
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his estate was valued at $45,000
Synonym:
evaluateassessestimateappraiseassayrateprice
2.

consider (someone or something) to be important or beneficial; have a high opinion of.

Example:
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she had come to value her privacy and independence
Synonym:
appreciateesteemrespectadmireprizecherishtreasurecherishedtreasureddearprizedfavoritepreciousspecialappreciatedesteemedrespectedwell thought of
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