Value

The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.

"The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world."

The degree of importance given to something.

"The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife."

That which is valued or highly esteemed, such as one's morals, morality, or belief system.

"He does not share his parents' values."

The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.

To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.

"I will have the family jewels valued by a professional."

To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.

To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.

"Gold was valued highly among the Romans."

To hold dear.

"I value these old photographs."