value friendship — appreciate friends
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
To think that having friends and good relationships is important and worth caring about.
Say it like a native
Textbook I hold the institution of friendship in high esteem.
Native I really value friendship.
Natural; 'hold in high esteem' is ceremonial.
Pattern: value + friendship
In use
- I really value friendship because my friends always support me when I need help.relationships
- In my opinion, it’s important to value friendship because friends can help you through difficult times and make life more enjoyable.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I value to my friends.
✓ I value my friends. / I value friendship.
'Value' takes the object directly — no 'to'.
Common collocations
value friendship— really, deeply, our friendship, more than
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'make friends' (to start a friendship) or 'enjoy friendship' (to have fun with friends). 'Value friendship' is about seeing it as important.