What is the meaning of valued?

verb

• Fix or determine the value of; assign a value to.
  • usage: "value the jewelry and art work in the estate"
  • synonyms: value
• Hold dear.
  • usage: "I prize these old photographs"
  • synonyms: prize, value, treasure, appreciate
• Regard highly; think much of.
  • usage: "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
  • synonyms: respect, esteem, value, prize, prise
• Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of.
  • usage: "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"
  • synonyms: measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
• Estimate the value of.
  • usage: "How would you rate his chances to become President"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"
  • synonyms: rate, value

adjective

• Usually used in combination. ( having value of a specified kind)
  • usage: "triple-valued"
• Held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature.
  • usage: "a valued friend"; "precious memories"
  • synonyms: precious