prize

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. of superior grade

- prize carnations

Similar word(s): superior, choice, prime, quality, select

noun

1. 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 word(s): award

Definition categories: possession, gift

2. goods or money obtained illegally

Similar word(s): booty, loot, pillage, plunder, swag

Definition categories: possession

3. something given as a token of victory

Similar word(s): trophy

Definition categories: man–made, accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels

verb

1. hold dear

- I prize these old photographs

Similar word(s): appreciate, treasure, value

Definition categories: possession, consider, reckon, regard, see, view

2. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

Similar word(s): jimmy, lever, prise, pry

Definition categories: contact, open

3. regard highly; think much of

- We prize his creativity

Similar word(s): esteem, prise, respect, value

Definition categories: cognition, consider, reckon, regard, see, view