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prize - Dictionary definition and meaning for prize

PRIZE

(noun) something given as a token of victory
synonyms : trophy
The Greeks and Romans won Olive wreaths for their heads as prizes. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) goods or money obtained illegally
synonyms : booty , dirty money , loot , pillage , plunder , swag
The pirates were delighted with their latest prize. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
"the prize was a free trip to Europe"
synonyms : award
(verb) regard highly; think much of
"I respect his judgement", "We prize his creativity"
synonyms : esteem , prise , respect , value
(verb) 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"
synonyms : jimmy , lever , prise , pry
The girl tried to prize the jammed lid of the cookie jar. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) hold dear
"I prize these old photographs"
synonyms : appreciate , treasure , value
(adj.) of superior grade
"choice wines", "prime beef", "prize carnations", "quality paper", "select peaches"
synonyms : choice , prime , quality , select
Polly’s prize roses were destroyed by a disease. -added by naila_inlas
“Bring me a prime wine to celebrate the occasion of my engagement”, the man said to the waiter. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for prize

(Tag: ) The 1st runner up tried to "prize" the first place prize from the winner's hands.
added by Marise Edit Mnemonic

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