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prize

adjective noun verb

of superior grade

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
B1

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Definitions

adjective

  1. of superior grade

    “choice wines”

noun

  1. something given as a token of victory

noun

  1. goods or money obtained illegally

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”

verb

  1. regard highly; think much of

    “I respect his judgement”

verb

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

    “The burglar jimmied the lock”

verb

  1. hold dear

    “I prize these old photographs”

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Example Sentences

choice wines
prime beef
prize carnations
quality paper
select peaches
the prize was a free trip to Europe
I respect his judgement
We prize his creativity
The burglar jimmied the lock
Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
I prize these old photographs

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