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The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.

Example: The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world.

The degree of importance given to something.

Example: The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife.

That which is valued or highly esteemed, such as one's morals, morality, or belief system.

Example: He does not share his parents' values.

The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.

To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.

Example: I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.

To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.

To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.

Example: Gold was valued highly among the Romans.

To hold dear.

Example: I value these old photographs.