valued Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb fix or determine the value of; assign a value to
    value.
    • value the jewelry and art work in the estate
  2. verb hold dear
    treasure; appreciate; prize; value.
    • I prize these old photographs
  3. verb regard highly; think much of
    respect; prise; esteem; value; prize.
    • I respect his judgement
    • We prize his creativity
  4. verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
    evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate; appraise.
    • I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
    • access all the factors when taking a risk
  5. verb estimate the value of
    rate; value.
    • How would you rate his chances to become President?
    • Gold was rated highly among the Romans
  6. adjective satellite (usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
    • triple-valued
  7. adjective satellite held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
    precious.
    • a valued friend
    • precious memories

WordNet


Val"ued adjective
Definitions
  1. Highly regarded; esteemed; prized; as, a valued contributor; a valued friend.

Webster 1913