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Prise (Verb)

Meaning 1

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".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Prize
  • Pry
  • Lever
  • Jimmy

Hypernyms

  • Open

Meaning 2

Make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry; "They pried the information out of him".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

  • Pry

Hypernyms

  • Extort

Meaning 3

Regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

  • Prize
  • Value
  • Esteem
  • Respect

Hypernyms

  • Consider
  • View
  • See
  • Reckon

Hyponyms

  • Fear
  • Look Up To
  • Revere
  • Venerate
  • Reverence
  • Think The World Of
  • Admire
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