valorizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to value, to appreciate

   to recognize or acknowledge the worth or importance of something or someone

2. 2.

   to increase in value, to appreciate

   to rise in price or worth (especially property, currency, or investments)

3. 3.

   to enhance, to add value to

   to make something more valuable or attractive

Examples

• "É importante valorizar os funcionários que trabalham duro."

  It's important to value employees who work hard.

• "O imóvel valorizou muito nos últimos anos."

  The property has appreciated a lot in recent years.

• "A reforma vai valorizar o apartamento."

  The renovation will add value to the apartment.

Usage

Common in both personal contexts (valorizar alguém/algo = to value someone/something) and financial contexts (valorização = appreciation). Often used reflexively as "valorizar-se" meaning "to value oneself" or "to appreciate in value." Collocates frequently with: funcionários, trabalho, patrimônio, imóvel, moeda.