value someone or something for something

value someone or something for something
value someone or something for something
to hold someone or something in esteem for a particular quality. •

I value him for his skill in negotiation.

I value this car for its speed and dependability.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • value — val|ue1 [ vælju ] noun *** ▸ 1 amount something is worth ▸ 2 importance/usefulness ▸ 3 interesting quality ▸ 4 principles/beliefs ▸ 5 in mathematics ▸ 6 length of musical note 1. ) count or uncount the amount that something is worth, measured… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • value — I UK [ˈvæljuː] / US [ˈvælju] noun Word forms value : singular value plural values *** 1) a) [countable/uncountable] the amount that something is worth, measured especially in money You can t put a value on a human life. value of: The value of the …   English dictionary

  • value — val|ue1 W1S3 [ˈvælju:] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(money)¦ 2¦(worth the money paid)¦ 3¦(importance/usefulness)¦ 4 of value 5¦(interesting quality)¦ 6¦(ideas)¦ 7¦(amount)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Vulgar Latin …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • value — The importance placed on something by an individual. Value is subjective and may change according to the circumstances. Something that may be valued highly at one time may be valued less at another time. The CENTER ONLINE Futures Glossary * * * ▪ …   Financial and business terms

  • value — [[t]væ̱ljuː[/t]] ♦ values, valuing, valued 1) N UNCOUNT: also a N, usu with supp The value of something such as a quality, attitude, or method is its importance or usefulness. If you place a particular value on something, that is the importance… …   English dictionary

  • for — for1 W1S1 [fə strong fo: $ fər strong fo:r] prep [: Old English;] 1.) used to say who is intended to get or use something, or where something is intended to be used ▪ I ve got a present for you. ▪ Someone left a message for Vicky. ▪ an English… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • value — 1 noun (U) 1 MONEY (C, U) the amount of money that something is worth: The alterations doubled the value of the house. | increase/go down etc in value: Shares can go down as well as go up in value. | market value (=the amount of money that… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • value*/*/*/ — [ˈvæljuː] noun I 1) [C/U] the amount that something is worth, measured especially in money The value of the painting is not known.[/ex] a drop/rise/fall in value[/ex] You can t put a value on a human life.[/ex] The ring was of little value.[/ex]… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • Value theory — encompasses a range of approaches to understanding how, why and to what degree people should value things; whether the thing is a person, idea, object, or anything else. This investigation began in ancient philosophy, where it is called axiology… …   Wikipedia

  • hold someone/something dear — CHERISH, treasure, prize, appreciate, value highly, care for/about, set great store by; informal put on a pedestal. → hold * * * care for or value someone or something greatly fidelity is something most of us hold dear …   Useful english dictionary

  • something to call your own — (something) to call (your) own something that you own or control. I ve been renting this house for several years and now I want a place to call my own. Usage notes: sometimes used with periods of time to say that someone is too busy: With a full… …   New idioms dictionary

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