- set or lay store by
- idi set or lay store by, to have regard for; value; esteem
From formal English to slang. 2014.
set or lay store by
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set (or lay or put) store by (or on) — consider to be of a particular degree of importance: she set much store by privacy. → store … English new terms dictionary
lay store by — ► set (or lay or put) store by (or on) consider to be of a particular degree of importance. Main Entry: ↑store … English terms dictionary
lay store on — ► set (or lay or put) store by (or on) consider to be of a particular degree of importance. Main Entry: ↑store … English terms dictionary
store — n 1. shop, market, mart, establishment; department store, supermarket, outlet, emporium; coop, thrift shop; mom and pop store, five and ten; drug store, pharmacy, apothecary; liquor store, package store, Brit. off license, U.S. Mil. Class Six. 2 … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
store — storer, n. /stawr, stohr/, n., v., stored, storing, adj. n. 1. an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis. 2. a grocery: We need bread and milk from the store. 3. a stall, room, floor, or building housing or suitable… … Universalium
store — [[t]stɔr, stoʊr[/t]] n. v. stored, stor•ing, adj. 1) bus an establishment where merchandise is sold, usu. on a retail basis 2) cvb bus a grocery 3) bus a supply or stock of something, esp. for future use 4) stores, supplies of food, clothing,… … From formal English to slang
store — ► NOUN 1) a quantity or supply kept for use as needed. 2) (stores) supplies of equipment and food kept for use by members of an army, navy, or other institution. 3) a place where things are kept for future use or sale. 4) chiefly N. Amer. a shop … English terms dictionary
set (great) store by something — set/put/lay/(great) store by/on/something phrase to think that something is very important I’ve never set much store by money and possessions. Thesa … Useful english dictionary
lay (great) store by something — set/put/lay/(great) store by/on/something phrase to think that something is very important I’ve never set much store by money and possessions. Thesa … Useful english dictionary
lay (great) store on something — set/put/lay/(great) store by/on/something phrase to think that something is very important I’ve never set much store by money and possessions. Thesa … Useful english dictionary
