Prize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Hold dear; "I prize these old photographs".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- She prizes her antique furniture collection above all her other possessions.
- He prizes the memories of his childhood spent at the family cabin by the lake.
- The museum prizes this ancient artifact for its historical significance and rarity.
- As a former athlete, she prizes physical fitness and continues to work out regularly.
- He prizes his freedom above all else and never wants to feel trapped in a monotonous routine.
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Meaning 2
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.
Examples
- I had to prize the lid off the old trunk to get it open, as it had been sealed for years.
- With some effort, she was able to prize the blade away from the sticky resin.
- The maintenance workers used a crowbar to prize the rusted door open.
- We had to prize the stubborn piece of ice loose from the wall of the cave.
- Using a long, flat tool, he managed to prize the rock out from the ground.
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Meaning 3
Regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The team prizes her expertise in software development and often seeks her advice on complex projects.
- The museum prizes the ancient artifact for its historical significance and displayed it prominently.
- The city prizes its clean environment and has implemented strict laws to maintain it.
- We prize his culinary skills and always look forward to dining at his restaurant.
- The conservationists prize the rare species and are working hard to preserve its habitat.