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prize

/pɹaɪz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The bully's prize was the other boy's lunch money. "

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noun

Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.

Examples :

"The pirate ship's prize was a valuable cargo of spices. "

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noun

An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.

Examples :

"The student's hard work paid off; she won the prize for best essay in the school competition. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The lucky student won the prize in the school raffle. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"Winning the essay contest was a prize for Sarah, a valuable achievement. "

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noun

A contest for a reward; competition.

Examples :

"The school science fair was a prize for students to show their projects and compete for awards. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The mechanic used the long prize to lift the heavy engine part. "

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verb

To consider highly valuable; to esteem.

Examples :

"The community prizes volunteer work for its selfless contribution to the neighborhood. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The antique dealer prized the painting at $5,000. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The mechanic had to prize open the stuck car door. "

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verb

To compete in a prizefight.

Examples :

"The boxer will prize in the upcoming amateur competition. "

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adjective

Having won a prize; award-winning.

Examples :

"a prize vegetable"

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adjective

First-rate; exceptional

Examples :

"He was a prize fool."

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noun

The cost required to gain possession of something.

Examples :

"The prize for winning the essay contest was high; it cost a lot of time and effort to earn the first place award. "

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The cost of an action or deed.

Examples :

"I paid a high price for my folly."

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Value; estimation; excellence; worth.

Examples :

"The teacher's praise and encouragement were a valuable prize for the student's hard work. "

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