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I. intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English weorthan; akin to Old High German werdan to become, Latin vertere to turn, Lithuanian versti to overturn, Sanskrit vartate he turns Date: before 12th century become , II. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English weorth ~y, of (a specified) value; akin to Old High German werd ~y, ~ Date: before 12th century having monetary or material value, estimable , III. noun Date: before 12th century 1. monetary value , the equivalent of a specified amount or figure , the value of something measured by its qualities or by the esteem in which it is held , 3. moral or personal value , merit , excellence , wealth , riches , IV. preposition Date: 13th century 1. equal in value to, having assets or income equal to, deserving of