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People or objects are valued because they are important to us.

  • The manager valued his staff and hosted a barbecue for them each year.
  • Estelle valued her copy of The Tin Flute autographed by Gabrielle Roy.

An article may be valued at a specific financial worth.

  • The house was valued at $500 000 once the addition was built.