valued — considered to be important and worth having; highly regarded or appreciated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: considered to be important and worth having; highly regarded or appreciated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæljuːd/
Example Sentences
- She has always valued honesty above everything else.
- My grandmother's ring is my most valued possession, even though it's only worth $5 on eBay.
- As a valued member of the company, he gets free coffee and the privilege of working overtime.
valued
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvæljuːd/]
considered to be important and worth having; highly regarded or appreciated
The student felt valued when the teacher praised his hard work in front of the class.
She valued her grandmother's handwritten letter more than any expensive gift.
Valued lives are rescued, and the mission continued!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin valere, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be worth'. In ancient Rome, strength and worth were conceptually linked, with the powerful being inherently valuable.
Breakdown
val- (strong, worthy; from Latin valere) + -ue (verb-forming suffix) + -d (past participle marker, indicating completed action or state).
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📝Examples
“She has always valued honesty above everything else.”
“My grandmother's ring is my most valued possession, even though it's only worth $5 on eBay.”
“As a valued member of the company, he gets free coffee and the privilege of working overtime.”
“The painting was valued by experts before the auction.”
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