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verb [I] (HAVE VALUE)
 
 
/kaʊnt/

Definition

B2 to have value or importance: I've always believed that happiness counts more than money. My opinion doesn't count for anything around here (= no one values my opinion). → Synonym matter verbBeing important and having importance
(Definition of count verb (HAVE VALUE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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