Valorise
/ˈvæl.ə.raɪz/noun
To enhance or assign value to something.
Did you know?In the realm of economics, 'valorisation' was historically linked to the alchemical transformation of base materials into gold, symbolizing the quest for value and worth.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
valor
“Worth, strength, or courage.”
Old French
Old French
valoriser
“To give value or worth.”
16th Century
French
valoriser
“To value or enhance something's worth.”
19th Century
English
valorise
“To assign value or increase worth, particularly in economic contexts.”