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noun prʌɪzpraɪz 1A thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement. Britain's most prestigious prize for contemporary art her invention won first prize in a national contest Example sentencesExamples - Emily also collected a fourth placed prize in the contest's group two poetry category.
- Students from all over the State can participate in the annual competitions and win prizes and shields.
- Previous winners of the prestigious prize include Scots writers Christopher Brookmyre, Ian Rankin and Denise Mina.
- The arts are well catered for also with an art department that has won many national prizes in art competitions.
- I see from the cover of the book that it was shortlisted for this year's Orange prize for fiction.
- For World Book Day in March, John presented prizes to the competition winners in the library.
- An awards ceremony closed the event, where several trophies and prizes were presented to outstanding individual and team winners.
- The Orkney Cheese Company has once again claimed a top prize in a prestigious competition in the UK.
- She has won prizes in over 100 competitions, including one conducted by a Swiss international aviation institute.
- A 12-year-old schoolgirl has won first prize in a national poster competition.
- A Redhill schoolboy won a national prize for an outstanding performance in his Spanish GCSE this year.
- Talented young artists have captured Keighley's best features to scoop top prizes in an art competition.
- At twenty-eight, he won the prize of the tragedy competition, with his first entry.
- They award a valuable cash prize to a prominent female scientist.
- As regional winner, the firm scooped a selection of prizes worth £6,000.
- You may not enter photographs taken by other people or photographs that have won prizes in other photography competitions.
- I won 1st prize in a poetry contest with New York City as its theme.
- He was also good at extra-curricular activities and had won prizes at various competitions.
- Actual Nobel Prize winners award prizes to the winning researchers.
- A long-serving organiser of blood donor sessions has won a national prize in recognition of her hard work.
Synonyms award, reward, premium trophy, cup, medal, plate, shield honour, accolade, crown, laurels, bays, palm jackpot, bonanza, purse, winnings, sweepstake informal pot dated garland archaic guerdon Biblical prey - 1.1 A thing, especially an amount of money or a valuable object, that can be won in a game of chance.
the star prize in the charity raffle Example sentencesExamples - Full of prizes, games, exhibits, refreshments, and activities for children, the open house event was catered to every age.
- The grand first prize is a vacation package for a couple in Malaysia sponsored by the country's national carrier.
- The first four draws include a 1st prize of a Nissan Micro car and valuable cash prizes.
- All those who register will go into a prize draw and BT has donated an X-box games console as a prize.
- This particular game of chance had a first-to-third prize for three players.
- Tickets are €3 each with a cheese and wine reception, door prize and a later raffle for valuable prizes.
- Thanks also to their many sponsors who donated raffle spot prizes.
- A raffle with donated prizes contributed to the amount raised.
- As usual the ladies committee served a beautiful tea and the lucky winners of raffle prizes were well rewarded for their investments.
- The raffle also took place during the break and there were prizes galore.
- Now is the time to get your tickets for the monthly community draw and be in with a chance to get your hands on some great money prizes.
- Those selecting the winning moment will be entered in a random drawing for a grand prize of $1,000.
- The E-Spades site offers social and tournament games, which can be played free or for money prizes.
- And the jackpot, the second biggest unclaimed prize in Lottery history, looks set to go to good causes.
- Punters can also instantly win €25,000 on scratch cards as well as lots of smaller cash prizes and the chance to appear on the weekly game show.
- Thanks are due to Ambiance Hotel and BBB for the trophies, prize money and main raffle prizes.
- The Santa Maria Bazaar and Grand Raffle await you with tasty foods, games, prizes and many surprises.
- The Crossmaglen girl scooped the prize of a large amount of money last week when the political party held their draw in Newry Sports centre.
- Anyone aged over 16 can take part in the lottery, giving them the chance of winning big money prizes and also contributing to the hospice through a regular payment.
- A great night is guaranteed with party games and spot prizes.
- 1.2 Something of great value that is worth struggling to achieve.
the prize will be victory in the general election Example sentencesExamples - The German efforts were unrelenting, as they were looking for a major coup - and PQ17 was the prize.
- Despite these hurdles, all of the 59 speakers, like the pioneer cable guys, were adamant that the prize was worth the battle.
- It was a protective measure, to keep his face hidden, for if the enemy knew what he looked like, then he would be a sure target, a prize to be captured for a good price.
- She sprang from nowhere to capture the highly lucrative prize of teen Hollywood.
- Was this idea of reclaiming the throne more dangerous than the prize was worth?
- For a good few minutes the poor pigeon struggled with his measly prize, nibbling at it in earnest, each peck accidentally flinging it over his head and way behind him.
- He's different, special; a prize Helena has awarded herself.
- We may strive for something for many years and yet find that the prize is not worth the having.
- Afghanistan became a central prize in the struggles between the British Empire and Czarist Russia in the 19th century.
- If he can help John take the throne, his prize will be the Chancellorship.
- Since oil accounts for half the Venezuelan government's revenue, it's the prize in a protracted struggle for power.
- But Inchon also had some features that convinced MacArthur that the prize was worth the risk.
- Both parties wanted the ultimate prize of freedom, peace and prosperity.
2historical An enemy ship captured during the course of naval warfare. the sloop had been taken as a prize Example sentencesExamples - Many ships were taken as prizes by awaiting interlopers and pirates, and much of the booty spilled into the seas during swash buckling raids.
- The Admiralty bought what it could, used war prizes and added war-damaged ships, anything that would float long enough to be towed into position.
- The doctrine which exempts coast fishermen, with their vessels and cargoes, from capture as prize of war, has been familiar to the United States from the time of the War of Independence.
adjective prʌɪzpraɪz 1attributive Having been or likely to be awarded a prize in a competition. Example sentencesExamples - People spent days grooming and bathing prize cows and bulls to show at the fair.
- U.S. farmers and ranchers are also plunking down thousands of dollars to duplicate prize bulls, cows, and pigs.
- A prize Japanese bull has been cloned from skin cells scraped from its own ear.
- Eating good food with family and friends is one of the joys of Christmas and if you want to make sure your tastebuds are given a treat over the festive period then why not enter our competition for a prize pudding?
- It's not unlike a 4-H competition of prize heifers, except the women weigh less and get to go to fancy resorts.
- His task for the day was to take his employer's prize bull to a neighbouring farm, in the next valley, for breeding purposes.
- A more sophisticated photographer might put the prize bull, the man leading it and the little girl holding her doll who sits on its back into a more imaginative conjunction.
- As a teenager, he took his father's prize animals to the fair.
- Congratulations to all prize winners and all who participated.
- His single shot dropped the prize bull in its tracks.
- It looks awfully like standing at the gate, staring out into the paddock, wondering where the prize stallion has gone.
- The prize stallion is missing, believed to be somewhere in Europe.
- Club chairman, Seamus Quinn, presented all prize winners with a selection of Waterford Crystal.
- So, if you fancy the idea of a prize bull on the lawn or your very own flock of sheep - give him a ring.
Synonyms champion, award-winning, prize-winning, winning, top, top-class, top-tier, first-class, first-rate, choice, quality, select, best - 1.1 Denoting something for which a prize is awarded.
Example sentencesExamples - The Outback is also holding a free prize draw for all competition entrants and will be giving away 150 meal vouchers.
- To encourage voting there will be an excellent prize draw for children.
- Austrian legislation prohibited publishers from including such prize competitions in their papers.
- Photographers are being challenged to link past and present in a prize competition organised by Cumbria County Council.
- Last year the winner completed the prize crossword in just six minutes.
- Local pride in the academies grew as prize competitions drew the attention of many who lived far away.
- The next outing is at Killorglin on Saturday May 29th and it is the captain's prize competition.
- The results of the President's prize competition were announced after the two weekly sessions of play.
- The questionnaires will be entered into a prize draw at the end of August.
- In addition to the funding awards, a prize draw for two marshals to go to a World Rally Championship event in 2005 is being run again this year.
- The Evening Press teamed up with Turnbulls Mazda, of Layerthorpe, York for what was one of our biggest prize competitions.
- The agency this year unveiled Centennial Challenges, a prize program inspired by the Ansari X Prize and similar competitions.
- Although the terms of the prize competition did not require it, he had chosen to fly solo, which of course added to the luster of his accomplishment.
- A D & G Jackalin Crystal Watch and two Hot Diamonds Tiffany box sets are up for grabs in our free prize draw competition.
- With these publications will come some great prize competitions and reader offers.
- The game will commence at 8.30 pm and will include an excellent prize raffle.
- Founded in 1957, the Prize Bonds draw is Ireland s longest-running prize draw.
- Advice from ICSTIS is that, unless you have specifically requested details of a competition or prize offer, you do not respond.
- The Académie des Sciences in Paris announced its prize competition for 1764 in 1762.
- About 600 guests flocked to the Knavesmire Stand at York Racecourse for the glittering event with live bands, discos, food, casinos and prize competitions.
- 1.2 Excellent of its kind; outstanding.
a prize example of how well organic farming can function Example sentencesExamples - Archibald's prize asset might have completed his hat-trick moments later but for an uncharacteristic lapse in control.
- The principal had a very positive memory of his prize pupil.
- The beaker in front of the first pitcher is a prize example of Anthony Rasch's New Orleans work, about 1825 to 1835.
- As a prize example of creating new species by natural selection, these finches leave very much to be desired.
- Sunday's appearance was a vital first step towards full match fitness for the Bulls' prize off-season signing Logan Swann.
Synonyms outstanding, excellent, superlative, superb, supreme, very good, prime, fine, magnificent, marvellous, wonderful informal great, terrific, tremendous, fantastic, top-notch, A1 - 1.3 Complete; utter.
you must think I'm a prize idiot Example sentencesExamples - Pierre thinks he's found a prize idiot in Pignon.
- With him, as always, is a prize idiot from the Baldrick clan - this time a particularly unpleasant army private, serving as Blackadder's batman.
Synonyms utter, complete, total, absolute, real, perfect, positive, veritable British informal right, bloody Australian/New Zealand informal fair archaic arrant
verb prʌɪzpraɪz [with object]Value extremely highly. the berries were prized for their healing properties Example sentencesExamples - Check the copyright page and make sure the book is a first edition, which is more prized.
- Associative communal memory is something that is prized very highly by cultures the world over.
- Some tinamous are hunted for their meat, which is prized for its tenderness and flavor.
- Asparagus is native to the northern Mediterranean and was as prized by the Greeks and Romans as it is by food lovers today.
- Southeast Queensland is justly prized for its superb beaches, rivers and lush hinterland.
- Some fully-grown carp, prized by anglers, can be sold for up to £5,000 by poachers.
- A champagne that was clearly well connected to royalty would be especially prized.
- Peregrine falcons taken from the wild in Scotland are strong birds which are highly prized.
- Horses in the Middle East are prized possessions and give their owners a lot of status.
- Citizenship should be prized and celebrated, with the proviso that it is not always as desirable as it sounds.
- Look, in the Army, nothing is prized more than the ability to hold ground once you take it.
- It was once the best trout river in Britain, prized by anglers for the size of its fish.
- The silver fox ranges from strong silver to nearly black and is the most prized by furriers.
- Watercolors of traditional village scenes by the late Charlie Gibbons are highly prized.
- Emu eggs have long been prized for carving and decorating because of their large size and tough green shell.
- Memories are to be prized but not relied upon for they are always undermined by the imagination.
- At the time when tulips were rare prized possessions, they were often shown off in the knot garden.
- Innocence is a prized and overtly moral concept in North American society.
- The French are famous for scorning ersatzness while prizing the organic, the natural, the authentic.
- This controversial dish, much prized by Hebrideans, makes a rare foray south.
Synonyms value, set/place a high value on, set great store by, rate highly, attach great importance to, esteem, hold in high regard, think highly of, treasure, cherish, hold dear, appreciate greatly treasured, precious, valued, cherished, much loved, beloved
Phrases (there are) no prizes for guessing Used to convey that something is obvious. there's no prizes for guessing what you two have been up to! Example sentencesExamples - On ‘This Life’, she contemplates suicide, convinced that men always leave (and there are no prizes for guessing why that is).
- There are no prizes for guessing, of course, that the Tories dispute all this.
- Well, there are no prizes for guessing which category I'm in.
- If you've read our bios, there will be no prizes for guessing who the straight man is this week.
- The regulated rouble price of oil was about $2 a barrel and an export permit turned that into $20 or so; no prizes for guessing how export permits came to be procured.
- There are no prizes for guessing who the government was trying to please with that particular manoeuvre.
- I've managed to sneak in a little winter break and there are no prizes for guessing the television was the first port of call after we landed at our hotel last Tuesday.
- Certainly, there were no prizes for guessing Serena and Venus would again be meeting each other in the final.
- Only Scotland and England play in Rome so there are no prizes for guessing which match the French coach is targeting for a win.
- Hmm… no prizes for guessing what dominates the floor space inside this ultra-cool Parisian imbibery.
Origin Middle English: the noun, a variant of price; the verb (originally in the sense 'estimate the value of') from Old French pris-, stem of preisier 'to praise, appraise' (see praise). price from Middle English: The medieval word pris, which was from Old French, meant not only ‘price’ but also ‘prize’ and ‘praise’. Over time these three meanings split into three different words. Pris became price, and the meaning ‘praise’ started to be spelled preise and then praise. Originally simply an alternative way of spelling price, prize too became a separate word. The Latin original of the French was pretiem ‘price’ which also lies behind appreciate (mid 18th century), and the related appraise (mid 16th century) and apprize (mid 16th century), all with the basic sense of ‘set a price to’; depreciate (mid 17th century); and precious (Middle English).
Rhymes advise, apprise, apprize, arise, assize, capsize, chastise, comprise, demise, despise, devise, downsize, excise, flies, guise, incise, low-rise, misprize, outsize, previse, prise, remise, revise, rise, size, surmise, surprise, uprise, wise verb variant spelling of prise
nounpraɪzprīz 1A thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement. Britain's most prestigious prize for contemporary art Example sentencesExamples - He was also good at extra-curricular activities and had won prizes at various competitions.
- Previous winners of the prestigious prize include Scots writers Christopher Brookmyre, Ian Rankin and Denise Mina.
- The Orkney Cheese Company has once again claimed a top prize in a prestigious competition in the UK.
- They award a valuable cash prize to a prominent female scientist.
- A 12-year-old schoolgirl has won first prize in a national poster competition.
- A long-serving organiser of blood donor sessions has won a national prize in recognition of her hard work.
- A Redhill schoolboy won a national prize for an outstanding performance in his Spanish GCSE this year.
- You may not enter photographs taken by other people or photographs that have won prizes in other photography competitions.
- I won 1st prize in a poetry contest with New York City as its theme.
- I see from the cover of the book that it was shortlisted for this year's Orange prize for fiction.
- At twenty-eight, he won the prize of the tragedy competition, with his first entry.
- For World Book Day in March, John presented prizes to the competition winners in the library.
- Students from all over the State can participate in the annual competitions and win prizes and shields.
- Emily also collected a fourth placed prize in the contest's group two poetry category.
- The arts are well catered for also with an art department that has won many national prizes in art competitions.
- As regional winner, the firm scooped a selection of prizes worth £6,000.
- Talented young artists have captured Keighley's best features to scoop top prizes in an art competition.
- Actual Nobel Prize winners award prizes to the winning researchers.
- An awards ceremony closed the event, where several trophies and prizes were presented to outstanding individual and team winners.
- She has won prizes in over 100 competitions, including one conducted by a Swiss international aviation institute.
- 1.1 A thing, especially an amount of money or a valuable object, that can be won in a game of chance.
the grand prize in the drawing Example sentencesExamples - As usual the ladies committee served a beautiful tea and the lucky winners of raffle prizes were well rewarded for their investments.
- The Crossmaglen girl scooped the prize of a large amount of money last week when the political party held their draw in Newry Sports centre.
- Anyone aged over 16 can take part in the lottery, giving them the chance of winning big money prizes and also contributing to the hospice through a regular payment.
- Thanks also to their many sponsors who donated raffle spot prizes.
- This particular game of chance had a first-to-third prize for three players.
- All those who register will go into a prize draw and BT has donated an X-box games console as a prize.
- A raffle with donated prizes contributed to the amount raised.
- The first four draws include a 1st prize of a Nissan Micro car and valuable cash prizes.
- The Santa Maria Bazaar and Grand Raffle await you with tasty foods, games, prizes and many surprises.
- The grand first prize is a vacation package for a couple in Malaysia sponsored by the country's national carrier.
- Those selecting the winning moment will be entered in a random drawing for a grand prize of $1,000.
- The raffle also took place during the break and there were prizes galore.
- The E-Spades site offers social and tournament games, which can be played free or for money prizes.
- And the jackpot, the second biggest unclaimed prize in Lottery history, looks set to go to good causes.
- Full of prizes, games, exhibits, refreshments, and activities for children, the open house event was catered to every age.
- Tickets are €3 each with a cheese and wine reception, door prize and a later raffle for valuable prizes.
- Now is the time to get your tickets for the monthly community draw and be in with a chance to get your hands on some great money prizes.
- A great night is guaranteed with party games and spot prizes.
- Punters can also instantly win €25,000 on scratch cards as well as lots of smaller cash prizes and the chance to appear on the weekly game show.
- Thanks are due to Ambiance Hotel and BBB for the trophies, prize money and main raffle prizes.
- 1.2 Something of great value that is worth struggling to achieve.
the prize will be victory in the general election Example sentencesExamples - Afghanistan became a central prize in the struggles between the British Empire and Czarist Russia in the 19th century.
- Despite these hurdles, all of the 59 speakers, like the pioneer cable guys, were adamant that the prize was worth the battle.
- It was a protective measure, to keep his face hidden, for if the enemy knew what he looked like, then he would be a sure target, a prize to be captured for a good price.
- The German efforts were unrelenting, as they were looking for a major coup - and PQ17 was the prize.
- For a good few minutes the poor pigeon struggled with his measly prize, nibbling at it in earnest, each peck accidentally flinging it over his head and way behind him.
- Both parties wanted the ultimate prize of freedom, peace and prosperity.
- But Inchon also had some features that convinced MacArthur that the prize was worth the risk.
- We may strive for something for many years and yet find that the prize is not worth the having.
- Since oil accounts for half the Venezuelan government's revenue, it's the prize in a protracted struggle for power.
- She sprang from nowhere to capture the highly lucrative prize of teen Hollywood.
- He's different, special; a prize Helena has awarded herself.
- Was this idea of reclaiming the throne more dangerous than the prize was worth?
- If he can help John take the throne, his prize will be the Chancellorship.
2historical An enemy ship captured during the course of naval warfare. the sloop had been taken as a prize Example sentencesExamples - The Admiralty bought what it could, used war prizes and added war-damaged ships, anything that would float long enough to be towed into position.
- The doctrine which exempts coast fishermen, with their vessels and cargoes, from capture as prize of war, has been familiar to the United States from the time of the War of Independence.
- Many ships were taken as prizes by awaiting interlopers and pirates, and much of the booty spilled into the seas during swash buckling raids.
adjectivepraɪzprīz 1attributive Having been or likely to be awarded a prize in a competition. Example sentencesExamples - Eating good food with family and friends is one of the joys of Christmas and if you want to make sure your tastebuds are given a treat over the festive period then why not enter our competition for a prize pudding?
- A more sophisticated photographer might put the prize bull, the man leading it and the little girl holding her doll who sits on its back into a more imaginative conjunction.
- The prize stallion is missing, believed to be somewhere in Europe.
- A prize Japanese bull has been cloned from skin cells scraped from its own ear.
- Congratulations to all prize winners and all who participated.
- As a teenager, he took his father's prize animals to the fair.
- So, if you fancy the idea of a prize bull on the lawn or your very own flock of sheep - give him a ring.
- His task for the day was to take his employer's prize bull to a neighbouring farm, in the next valley, for breeding purposes.
- Club chairman, Seamus Quinn, presented all prize winners with a selection of Waterford Crystal.
- His single shot dropped the prize bull in its tracks.
- It's not unlike a 4-H competition of prize heifers, except the women weigh less and get to go to fancy resorts.
- It looks awfully like standing at the gate, staring out into the paddock, wondering where the prize stallion has gone.
- U.S. farmers and ranchers are also plunking down thousands of dollars to duplicate prize bulls, cows, and pigs.
- People spent days grooming and bathing prize cows and bulls to show at the fair.
Synonyms champion, award-winning, prize-winning, winning, top, top-class, top-tier, first-class, first-rate, choice, quality, select, best - 1.1 Denoting something for which a prize is awarded.
Example sentencesExamples - About 600 guests flocked to the Knavesmire Stand at York Racecourse for the glittering event with live bands, discos, food, casinos and prize competitions.
- Last year the winner completed the prize crossword in just six minutes.
- The questionnaires will be entered into a prize draw at the end of August.
- Austrian legislation prohibited publishers from including such prize competitions in their papers.
- The game will commence at 8.30 pm and will include an excellent prize raffle.
- The next outing is at Killorglin on Saturday May 29th and it is the captain's prize competition.
- The Outback is also holding a free prize draw for all competition entrants and will be giving away 150 meal vouchers.
- The agency this year unveiled Centennial Challenges, a prize program inspired by the Ansari X Prize and similar competitions.
- Photographers are being challenged to link past and present in a prize competition organised by Cumbria County Council.
- Advice from ICSTIS is that, unless you have specifically requested details of a competition or prize offer, you do not respond.
- The Académie des Sciences in Paris announced its prize competition for 1764 in 1762.
- Local pride in the academies grew as prize competitions drew the attention of many who lived far away.
- In addition to the funding awards, a prize draw for two marshals to go to a World Rally Championship event in 2005 is being run again this year.
- Founded in 1957, the Prize Bonds draw is Ireland s longest-running prize draw.
- The results of the President's prize competition were announced after the two weekly sessions of play.
- With these publications will come some great prize competitions and reader offers.
- Although the terms of the prize competition did not require it, he had chosen to fly solo, which of course added to the luster of his accomplishment.
- A D & G Jackalin Crystal Watch and two Hot Diamonds Tiffany box sets are up for grabs in our free prize draw competition.
- The Evening Press teamed up with Turnbulls Mazda, of Layerthorpe, York for what was one of our biggest prize competitions.
- To encourage voting there will be an excellent prize draw for children.
- 1.2 Excellent of its kind; outstanding.
a prize example of how well organic farming can function Example sentencesExamples - The principal had a very positive memory of his prize pupil.
- Archibald's prize asset might have completed his hat-trick moments later but for an uncharacteristic lapse in control.
- As a prize example of creating new species by natural selection, these finches leave very much to be desired.
- The beaker in front of the first pitcher is a prize example of Anthony Rasch's New Orleans work, about 1825 to 1835.
- Sunday's appearance was a vital first step towards full match fitness for the Bulls' prize off-season signing Logan Swann.
Synonyms outstanding, excellent, superlative, superb, supreme, very good, prime, fine, magnificent, marvellous, wonderful - 1.3 Complete; utter.
you must think I'm a prize idiot Example sentencesExamples - With him, as always, is a prize idiot from the Baldrick clan - this time a particularly unpleasant army private, serving as Blackadder's batman.
- Pierre thinks he's found a prize idiot in Pignon.
Synonyms utter, complete, total, absolute, real, perfect, positive, veritable
verbpraɪzprīz [with object]Value extremely highly. the berries were prized for their healing properties Example sentencesExamples - Memories are to be prized but not relied upon for they are always undermined by the imagination.
- At the time when tulips were rare prized possessions, they were often shown off in the knot garden.
- Associative communal memory is something that is prized very highly by cultures the world over.
- The silver fox ranges from strong silver to nearly black and is the most prized by furriers.
- A champagne that was clearly well connected to royalty would be especially prized.
- Southeast Queensland is justly prized for its superb beaches, rivers and lush hinterland.
- Look, in the Army, nothing is prized more than the ability to hold ground once you take it.
- Asparagus is native to the northern Mediterranean and was as prized by the Greeks and Romans as it is by food lovers today.
- Citizenship should be prized and celebrated, with the proviso that it is not always as desirable as it sounds.
- The French are famous for scorning ersatzness while prizing the organic, the natural, the authentic.
- Watercolors of traditional village scenes by the late Charlie Gibbons are highly prized.
- Horses in the Middle East are prized possessions and give their owners a lot of status.
- This controversial dish, much prized by Hebrideans, makes a rare foray south.
- It was once the best trout river in Britain, prized by anglers for the size of its fish.
- Some fully-grown carp, prized by anglers, can be sold for up to £5,000 by poachers.
- Some tinamous are hunted for their meat, which is prized for its tenderness and flavor.
- Check the copyright page and make sure the book is a first edition, which is more prized.
- Emu eggs have long been prized for carving and decorating because of their large size and tough green shell.
- Peregrine falcons taken from the wild in Scotland are strong birds which are highly prized.
- Innocence is a prized and overtly moral concept in North American society.
Synonyms value, place a high value on, set a high value on, set great store by, rate highly, attach great importance to, esteem, hold in high regard, think highly of, treasure, cherish, hold dear, appreciate greatly treasured, precious, valued, cherished, much loved, beloved
Origin Middle English: the noun, a variant of price; the verb (originally in the sense ‘estimate the value of’) from Old French pris-, stem of preisier ‘to praise, appraise’ (see praise). verb variant spelling of prise
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