Prize

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English

Noun

prize

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; esp., property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.
An honor 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 contest for a reward; competition.
A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.

Verb

to prize

To move with a lever; to force up or open; to pry.

WordNet Definitions

three

1. prize, award -- (something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe").
2. loot, booty, pillage, plunder, prize, swag, dirty money -- (goods or money obtained illegally).
3. trophy, prize -- (something given as a token of victory).

three

1. prize, value, treasure, appreciate -- (hold dear; "I prize these old photographs").
2. pry, prise, prize, lever, jimmy -- (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").
3. respect, esteem, value, prize, prise -- (regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity").

one

1. choice, prime(prenominal), prize, quality, select -- (of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches").

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