Valuing

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Value \Val"ue\ (v[a^]l"[=u]), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Valued}
     (v[a^]l"[=u]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Valuing}.]
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     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.


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              The mind doth value every moment.     --Bacon.
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              The queen is valued thirty thousand strong. --Shak.
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              The king must take it ill,
              That he's so slightly valued in his messenger.
                                                    --Shak.
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              Neither of them valued their promises according to
              rules of honor or integrity.          --Clarendon.
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     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.
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              Which of the dukes he values most.    --Shak.
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     3. To raise to estimation; to cause to have value, either
        real or apparent; to enhance in value. [Obs.]
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              Some value themselves to their country by jealousies
              of the crown.                         --Sir W.
                                                    Temple.
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     4. To be worth; to be equal to in value. [Obs.]
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              The peace between the French and us not values
              The cost that did conclude it.        --Shak.
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     Syn: To compute; rate; appraise; esteem; respect; regard;
          estimate; prize; appreciate.
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