set store by

English

Verb

set store by

To believe that something is very necessary or important; to value highly.
We live in a society that sets great store by science and technology.

Alternative forms

There are many variations, using various head verbs such as put, keep, etc. and final preposition by, in, on, and often inserting great or much before store.

I put great store in his natural abilities.

Translations

believe that something is very necessary

Chinese:
Mandarin: 重視 (zh), 重视 (zh) (zhòngshì)

Finnish: pitää tärkeänä
Spanish: please add this translation if you can

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