put/set store by something
put store by (something or someone)
To have faith, confidence, or belief in someone or something; to care about, appreciate, or respect someone or something. I, however, have put store by the promise of the afterlife, so I choose to lead my life piously and devoutly. I'm afraid my brother should be kept off the list of guests, as he's not one to put great store by obeying social rules or etiquette. It's important to have close friends in life that you may put store by when times are tough.
See also: by, put, store
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
set store by
Also, set great store by. Regard as valuable or worthwhile, as in I don't set much store by her judgment, or He sets great store by his good name. The word store here is used in the sense of "something precious," a usage that is obsolete except in these terms.
See also: by, set, store
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
set (or lay or put) store by (or on)
consider something to be of a particular degree of importance or value.See also: by, set, store
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put/set (no, great, little, etc.) ˈstore by something
think that something has (no, great, little, etc.) importance or value: She sets little store by what her husband says. Why do some people put such great store by their horoscopes?See also: by, put, set, something, store
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
set store by
To regard as valuable or worthwhile.
See also: by, set, store
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- be/have done with somebody/something
- be in line with (someone or something)
- better of
- (someone or something) promises well
- begin with
- begin with (someone or something)
- bird has flown, the
- beware of
- beware of (someone or something)
- be rough on (someone or something)