ALL meanings of set store by
set store by
S s - noun set store by an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis. 1
- noun set store by a grocery: We need bread and milk from the store. 1
- noun set store by a stall, room, floor, or building housing or suitable for housing a retail business. 1
- noun set store by a supply or stock of something, especially one for future use. 1
- noun set store by stores, supplies of food, clothing, or other requisites, as for a household, inn, or naval or military forces. 1
- noun set store by Chiefly British. a storehouse or warehouse. 1
- noun set store by quantity, especially great quantity; abundance, or plenty: a rich store of grain. 1
- verb with object set store by to supply or stock with something, as for future use. 1
- verb with object set store by to accumulate or put away, for future use (usually followed by up or away). 1
- verb with object set store by to deposit in a storehouse, warehouse, or other place for keeping. 1
- verb with object set store by Computers. to put or retain (data) in a memory unit. 1
- verb without object set store by to take in or hold supplies, goods, or articles, as for future use. 1
- verb without object set store by to remain fresh and usable for considerable time on being stored: Flour stores well. 1
- adjective set store by bought from a store; commercial: a loaf of store bread. 1
- idioms set store by in store, in readiness or reserve. about to happen; imminent: There is a great deal of trouble in store for them if they persist in their ways. 1
- idioms set store by set / lay store by, to have high regard for; value; esteem: She sets great store by good character. 1
- noun set store by to have regard or esteem for; value 0