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prize

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As a noun, prize means that which is taken from another. As a verb, it means consider highly valuable.

Meanings of prize

19 meanings

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
militarynauticalAnything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.
An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.
That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.
Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.
A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.
Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
“the prize was a free trip to Europe”
Similar: award
Goods or money obtained illegally
Similar: loot, booty, pillage, plunder, swag, dirty money
Something given as a token of victory
Similar: trophy

Older and rare meanings (1)

Obsolete form of price.

To consider highly valuable; to esteem.
To move with a lever; to force up or open; to prise or pry.
Hold dear
“I prize these old photographs”
Similar: value, treasure, appreciate
Regard highly; think much of
“I respect his judgement”
“We prize his creativity”
Similar: respect, esteem, value, prise

Older and rare meanings (2)

Having won a prize; award-winning.
“a prize vegetable”
First-rate; exceptional.
“He was a prize fool.”
Of superior grade
“choice wines”
“prime beef”
“prize carnations”
Similar: choice, prime, quality, select