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prize

US/ˈpɹaɪ̯z/ common
noun (3) verb (3) adjective (1)

noun

1.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

  • “the prize was a free trip to Europe”
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2.
3.

something given as a token of victory

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verb

1.

hold dear

  • “I prize these old photographs”
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2.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

  • “The burglar jimmied the lock”
  • “Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail”
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3.

regard highly; think much of

  • “I respect his judgement”
  • “We prize his creativity”
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adjective

1.

of superior grade

  • “choice wines”
  • “prime beef”
  • “prize carnations”
  • “quality paper”
  • “select peaches”
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Origin

From Middle English prise, from Old French prise (“a taking, capture, a seizure, a thing seized, a prize, booty, also hold, purchase”), past participle of prendre (“to take, to capture”), from Latin prēndere (“to take, seize”); see prehend. Compare prison, apprise, comprise, enterprise, purprise, reprisal, surprise, etc. Doublet of prise.

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