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

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