prize

Definitions

1. 1noun

   That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

2. 2noun

   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.

3. 3noun

   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.

4. 4noun

   That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.

5. 5noun

   Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.

6. 6noun

   A contest for a reward; competition.

7. 7noun

   A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.

8. 8transitive verb

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

9. 9transitive verb

   To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate.

10. 10transitive verb

    To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to esteem.

11. 11noun

    Estimation; valuation.

12. 12noun

    something given as a token of victory

    Synonyms

    trophy
13. 13noun

    goods or money obtained illegally

    Synonyms

    bootylootpillageplunderswag
14. 14noun

    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
15. 15verb

    regard highly; think much of

    "I respect his judgement"

    "We prize his creativity"

    Synonyms

    esteempriserespectvalue
16. 16verb

    to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open: "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"

    "The burglar jimmied the lock"

    Synonyms

    jimmyleverprisepry
17. 17verb

    hold dear

    "I prize these old photographs"

    Synonyms

    appreciatetreasurevalue
18. 18adjective

    of superior grade

    "choice wines"

    "prime beef"

    Synonyms

    choiceprimequalityselect