expression, ichidan verb
to have one's ability recognized; to be valued for one's skill
Passive form of 腕を買う. Used when someone's talent or competence is acknowledged, often leading to being hired, entrusted with a task, or given an opportunity.
彼はその腕を買われて、新しいプロジェクトのリーダーに抜擢された。
His skills were recognized, and he was selected as the leader of the new project.
料理の腕を買われて、有名レストランにスカウトされた。
Her cooking ability was appreciated, and she was scouted by a famous restaurant.