valued
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvæljuːd/
KK: /ˈvæl.jud/
adjective
Definition
Having worth or importance; appreciated or esteemed highly.
Example
Her contributions to the project were highly valued by the team.
Conversation
I really appreciate how you always make time for our chats.
Of course! I think our friendship is really valued by both of us.
Definitely! It feels good to have someone who understands me.
I agree, and I hope we can keep this connection strong.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
esteemed
prized
cherished
Antonyms
worthless
unvalued
disregarded
verb
Definition
To be considered important or worthy.
Example
She felt valued for her contributions to the team.
Tense Forms
Past: valued
Past Participle: valued
Conversation
I really valued our friendship during college.
Me too! Those were some of the best years of my life.
I wish we could go back to those days sometimes.
Root Explanation
Valued → It is formed from "value" (from Old French *valeur*, meaning worth or importance) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating past tense or having the quality of). The word "valued" means having worth or importance, often in a past context.
Memory Tip
Think of 'value' as worth or importance, and remember that 'valued' means something that has been recognized for its worth.
Visually Confused Words
unvalued
invalued
valved
evalue
vale