Synonyms

valued

American

[val-yood] / ˈvæl yud /

adjective

highly regarded or esteemed.

a valued friend.
estimated; appraised.

jewels valued at $100,000.
having value of a specified kind.

a triple-valued offer.

Other Word Forms

nonvalued adjective
quasi-valued adjective
self-valued adjective
unvalued adjective

Etymology

Origin of valued

First recorded in 1595–1605; value + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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"The contribution that newly qualified paramedics make to patient care and the wider health system remains hugely important and deeply valued."

From BBC

Quantum key distribution is valued for its provable security under certain assumptions.

From Science Daily

Global corporate deals valued at $10 billion or more reached 22 transactions so far this year, a quarterly record.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Welsh government said it "highly valued" the role unpaid carers played and "recognised the pressures many experience".

From BBC

Mach, which makes autonomous drone technology, hasn’t achieved unicorn status yet, and is valued at about $500 million.

From Barron's

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