prize

Words with a similar base: prize

'prize'

[prize.n.01] as in: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

Examples:
the prize was a free trip to Europe

'prize'

[loot.n.01] as in: goods or money obtained illegally

'prize'

[trophy.n.02] as in: something given as a token of victory

'prize'

[prize.v.01] as in: hold dear

Examples:
I prize these old photographs

'prize'

[pry.v.01] as in: to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; :

Examples:
The burglar jimmied the lock
Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail

'prize'

[respect.v.01] as in: regard highly; think much of

Examples:
I respect his judgement
We prize his creativity

'prize'

[choice.s.01] as in: of superior grade

Examples:
choice wines
prime beef
prize carnations
quality paper
select peaches

Origins

					prize (English)
├── prise (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   └── prise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
│       └── prise (French)
└── prysen (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── priser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
        └── pretio (Latin)

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