Synonyms for
Values
Definition
Values are beliefs or principles that someone thinks are important and that guide their behavior.
Synonyms & similar words
timevalue
esteem
appreciate
evaluate
notevalue
disrespect
assess
appraise
valuate
prise
disesteem
respect
measure
economicvalue
rate
value
treasure
prize
beliefs
principles
ethics
morals
standards
virtues
ideals
creeds
tenets
convictions
codes
philosophies
doctrines
dogmas
credo
axioms
maxims
rules
laws
regulations
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- core values
- personal values
- shared values
- family values
- company values
- ethical values
- set of values
Word family
Usage note
Often used in the plural to refer to a person's or group's principles or standards of behavior. Can also refer to the monetary worth of something.
Example sentences
- My teacher said it's important to have good values.
- I try to live by my values every day.
- Some people have different values than others.
- Respect and fairness are values that should be followed.
- A company's values can be found on their website.
Quotes
"Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny." - Mahatma Gandhi
"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." - Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates