nounπShareThe cost required to gain possession of something."The prizes of success are hard work and dedication. "valueeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cost of an action or deed."I paid a high price for my folly."valueoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareValue; estimation; excellence; worth."The teacher prizes hard work and effort in her students, not just perfect scores. "valueachievementbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power."The pirates considered the gold coins and jewels taken from the merchant ship to be their prizes. "militarywarnauticalachievementitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel."During the naval battle, the victorious fleet claimed several enemy ships and their cargo as prizes. "militarywarnauticalpropertylawsailinghistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort."The school held a raffle, and many students bought tickets hoping to win the prizes. "achievemententertainmentsportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.""She bought a lottery ticket hoping to win one of the many prizes." "outcomeachievemententertainmentgamevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect."Getting good grades in school are valuable prizes that can help you get into a good university. "valueachievementassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA contest for a reward; competition."The school held a raffle with many exciting prizes, including a new bicycle and a tablet. "outcomeachievemententertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.""The mechanic used prizes to carefully lift the heavy engine block, one small movement at a time." "utilitymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consider highly valuable; to esteem."She prizes honesty above all other qualities in her friends. "valueattitudemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate."The art collector prizes the painting at over a million dollars. "valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move with a lever; to force up or open; to prise or pry."The construction worker prizes the heavy metal plate off the ground with a crowbar. "actionutilitymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compete in a prizefight."Although he had no formal boxing training, John prizes in local amateur bouts to earn extra money. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
