value
/ˈvæljuː/·밸류·noun, verb
worth; to consider important
LatinCEFR A2
Root
Latin 'valere' (be strong, be worth)
Latin valere → Old French value (a valuation) → English value (14th c.)
In a word
Latin valere = 'to be strong, to be worth'. The val family grows strength and worth on the same stem — value (worth), valid (firmly standing), evaluate (draw out the worth), available (usable), valor (courage). Calling something "valuable" carries an old sense: it stands firm. The Latin farewell "vale" comes from the same root — "stay strong."
Examples
I value your honest advice.
The painting has great value.
Health is the most valuable thing.
Related
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