How to Pronounce "set great store by"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈstɔɹ/ /ˈbaɪ
SET GRAYT STOR BY
sˈɛt/ /ɡɹˈeɪt/ /stˈɔː/ /bˈaɪ
set GRAYT STAW by
Definition
To consider something very important or valuable; to give a lot of attention, trust, or respect to something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈstɔɹ/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
sˈɛt/ /ɡɹˈeɪt/ /stˈɔː/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET GRAYT STOR BY
UK
set GRAYT STAW by
Listen in Context
She sets great store by honesty in her relationships.
Our boss sets great store by arriving on time.
Many people set great store by education for their children.
I wouldn't set great store by what he says—he tends to exaggerate.