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English Dictionary: valued	by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
valued adj (usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind; "triple-valued" held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories" Synonym(s): valued, precious
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Value \Val"ue\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Valued}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Valuing}.] 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. The mind doth value every moment. --Bacon. The queen is valued thirty thousand strong. --Shak. The king must take it ill, That he's so slightly valued in his messenger. --Shak. Neither of them valued their promises according to rules of honor or integrity. --Clarendon. 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. Which of the dukes he values most. --Shak. 3. To raise to estimation; to cause to have value, either real or apparent; to enhance in value. [Obs.] Some value themselves to their country by jealousies of the crown. --Sir W. Temple. 4. To be worth; to be equal to in value. [Obs.] The peace between the French and us not values The cost that did conclude it. --Shak. Syn: To compute; rate; appraise; esteem; respect; regard; estimate; prize; appreciate.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Valued \Val"ued\, a. Highly regarded; esteemed; prized; as, a valued contributor; a valued friend. {Valued policy}. See under {Policy}.