'Valuing' definitions:

Definition of 'Valuing'

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  • Value \Val"ue\ (v[a^]l"[=u]), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Valued (v[a^]l"[=u]d); p. pr. & vb. n. Valuing.] [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • The mind doth value every moment. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • The queen is valued thirty thousand strong. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • The king must take it ill, That he's so slightly valued in his messenger. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Neither of them valued their promises according to rules of honor or integrity. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Which of the dukes he values most. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To raise to estimation; to cause to have value, either real or apparent; to enhance in value. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Some value themselves to their country by jealousies of the crown. --Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To be worth; to be equal to in value. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • The peace between the French and us not values The cost that did conclude it. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To compute; rate; appraise; esteem; respect; regard; estimate; prize; appreciate. [1913 Webster]