3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Value \Val"ue\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Valued}; p. pr & vb n.
{Valuing}.]
1. To estimate the value, or worth, of to rate at a certain
price; to appraise; to reckon with respect to number,
power, importance, etc
The mind doth value every moment. --Bacon.
The queen is valued thirty thousand strong. --Shak.
The king must take it ill, That he's so slightly
valued in his messenger. --Shak.
Neither of them valued their promises according to
rules of honor or integrity. --Clarendon.
2. To rate highly; to have in high esteem; to hold in respect
and estimation; to appreciate; to prize; as to value one
for his works or his virtues.
Which of the dukes he values most --Shak.
3. To raise to estimation; to cause to have value, either
real or apparent; to enhance in value. [Obs.]
Some value themselves to their country by jealousies
of the crown. --Sir W.
Temple.
4. To be worth; to be equal to in value. [Obs.]
The peace between the French and us not values The
cost that did conclude it --Shak.
Syn: To compute; rate; appraise; esteem; respect; regard;
estimate; prize; appreciate.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Valued \Val"ued\, a.
Highly regarded; esteemed; prized; as a valued contributor;
a valued friend.
{Valued policy}. See under {Policy}.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
valued
adj 1: (usu. used in combination) having value of a specified kind
"triple-valued"
2: held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of
an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"
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