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valorize

Pronunciation: /ˈvalərʌɪz/

(also valorise)
Definition of valorize

verb

[with object]
  • give or ascribe value or validity to:the culture valorizes the individual
  • raise or fix the price or value of (a commodity or currency) by artificial means, especially by government action.

Derivatives

valorization

Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Origin:

1920s: back-formation from valorization (from French valorisation, from valeur 'value')

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