noun
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
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- the prize was a free trip to Europe
noun
goods or money obtained illegally
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noun
something given as a token of victory
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verb
hold dear
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- I prize these old photographs
verb
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
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- The burglar jimmied the lock
- Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
verb
regard highly
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- think much of
- I respect his judgement
- We prize his creativity
adjective
of superior grade
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- choice wines
- prime beef
- prize carnations
- quality paper
- select peaches