set store by

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set store by

verb sets store by · setting store by · set store by · put · keep

idiomatic 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.
Similar: lay store by, put store by, put store in, esteem, honor, idolize, look up to, prize, hallow, rate, regard, respect

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verb believe that something is very necessary

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@misc{set_store_by_2026,
  title = {set store by},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/set%20store%20by},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}