prize

prize¹ (pr

1. Something offered or won as an award for superiority or victory, as in a contest or competition.

2. Something worth striving for; a highly desirable possession.

adj.

1. Offered or given as a prize: a prize cup.

2. Given a prize, or likely to win a prize: a prize cow.

3. Worthy of a prize; first-class: our prize azaleas.

tr.v. prized, priz·ing, priz·es

1. To value highly; esteem or treasure. See Synonyms at appreciate.

2. To estimate the worth of; evaluate.

[Alteration of Middle English pris, value, price, reward; see price.]

prize² (pr

1. Something seized by force or taken as booty, especially an enemy ship and its cargo captured at sea during wartime.

2. The act of seizing; capture.

[Alteration of Middle English prise, from Old French, from feminine past participle of prendre, from Latin prehendere, prndere, to seize; see ghend- in Indo-European roots.]

prize ¹

Noun

1. something of value, such as a trophy, given to the winner of a contest or game

2. something given to the winner of any game of chance, lottery, etc.

3. something striven for

Adjective

winning or likely to win a prize: a prize bull [Old French prise a capture]

prize ²

Verb

[prizing, prized] to value highly [Old French preisier to praise]

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	prize - something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe" award gift - something acquired without compensation scholarship - financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit fellowship - money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research gratuity - an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation door prize - tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket jackpot - any outstanding award prize money - any money given as a prize premium - a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.; "they encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage"
	2.	prize - goods or money obtained illegally booty, dirty money, loot, pillage, plunder, swag stolen property - property that has been stolen cut - a share of the profits; "everyone got a cut of the earnings"
	3.	prize - something given as a token of victory trophy apple of discord - (classical mythology) a golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris (goddess of discord--who had not been invited); the apple had `for the fairest' written on it and Hera and Athena and Aphrodite all claimed it; when Paris (prince of Troy) awarded it to Aphrodite it began a chain of events that led to the Trojan War booby prize - a prize given to one who finishes last in a contest bronze medal - a trophy made of bronze (or having the appearance of bronze) that is usually awarded for winning third place in a competition loving cup, cup - a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition; "the school kept the cups is a special glass case" gold medal - a trophy made of gold (or having the appearance of gold) that is usually awarded for winning first place in a competition silver medal, silver - a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition accolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
Verb	1.	prize - hold dear; "I prize these old photographs" treasure, value, appreciate do justice - show due and full appreciation; "The diners did the food and wine justice" consider, regard, view, reckon, see - deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do" recognise, recognize - show approval or appreciation of; "My work is not recognized by anybody!"; "The best student was recognized by the Dean"
	2.	prize - to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail" jimmy, lever, prise, pry open, open up - cause to open or to become open; "Mary opened the car door"
	3.	prize - regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity" esteem, respect, value, prise consider, regard, view, reckon, see - deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do" think the world of - esteem very highly; "She thinks the world of her adviser" reverence, venerate, revere, fear - regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius" admire, look up to - feel admiration for
Adj.	1.	prize - of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches" choice, quality, select, prime superior - of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students"