1. (

• value ,

) fix or determine the value of; assign a value to; "value the jewelry and art work in the estate" ;

2. (

• prize ,
• value ,
• treasure ,
• appreciate

) hold dear; "I prize these old photographs" ;

3. (

• respect ,
• esteem ,
• value ,
• prize ,
• prise

) regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity" ;

4. (

• measure ,
• evaluate ,
• valuate ,
• assess ,
• appraise ,
• value

) evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk" ;

5. (

• rate ,
• value ,

) estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans" ;

1. (

• valued

) (usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind; "triple-valued" ;

2. (

• valued ,
• precious

) held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories" ;