put store by: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    Britishformalidiomatic
    • To regard something as valuable, important, or worthy of esteem; to place trust or confidence in something.

    Examples

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    • I put a lot of store by her advice because she has years of experience in the field.

      Le doy mucho valor a su consejo porque tiene años de experiencia en el campo.

    • You shouldn’t put much store by rumors; it’s better to check the facts yourself.

      No deberías dar mucho crédito a los rumores; es mejor verificar los hechos por ti mismo.

    • They put great store by tradition, which is why they follow the old customs so carefully.

      Le dan mucha importancia a la tradición, por eso siguen las antiguas costumbres con tanto cuidado.

Examples:

  • EN: No doubt my father loved them, since you both put store by conventions.
    ES: No dudo de que a mi padre le gustaran, porque ambos os habéis guiado siempre por lo tradicional.

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