1. (noun)value a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed Synonyms: economic value, note value, time value
2. (noun)value the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable Synonyms: economic value, note value, time value
3. (noun)value, economic value the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else Synonyms: value, economic value, note value, time value
4. (noun)value relative darkness or lightness of a color Synonyms: economic value, note value, time value
5. (noun)value, time value, note value (music) the relative duration of a musical note Synonyms: value, economic value, note value, time value
6. (verb)value an ideal accepted by some individual or group Synonyms: economic value, notevalue, timevalue
7. (verb)value fix or determine the value of; assign a value to Synonyms: prize, treasure, assess, measure, rate, esteem, respect, appreciate, appraise, evaluate, prise, valuate
1. VALUE To cherish is both to hold dear and to treat as dear. Mere unexpressed esteem would not be cherishing. In the marriage vow, "to love, honor, and cherish," the word cherish implies all that Synonyms: cherish, cheer, encourage, harbor, nurse, shelter, cling to, entertain, hold dear, nurture, treasure, comfort, foster, nourish, protect, value