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prize 1
(prīz)n.
1.
a. Something offered or won as an award for superiority or victory, as in a contest or competition.
b. Something offered or won in a lottery or similar game of chance.
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.]
prize 2
(prīz)n.
Something seized by force or taken as booty, especially an enemy ship and its cargo captured at sea during wartime.
[Alteration of Middle English prise, from Old French, from feminine past participle of prendre, from Latin prehendere, prēndere, to seize; see ghend- in Indo-European roots.]
prize 3
also prise (prīz)tr.v. prized, priz·ing, priz·es also prised or pris·ing or pris·es
To move or force with a lever; pry: prized open the antique chest.
n.
Chiefly Southern US Something used as a lever or for prying.
[From Middle English prise, instrument for prying, probably from prise, the taking of something; see prize2.]
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prize
(praɪz)n
1.
a. a reward or honour for victory or for having won a contest, competition, etc
b. (as modifier): prize jockey; prize essay.
2. (Games, other than specified) something given to the winner of any game of chance, lottery, etc
3. something striven for
4. (Nautical Terms) any valuable property captured in time of war, esp a vessel
[C14: from Old French prise a capture, from Latin prehendere to seize; influenced also by Middle English prise reward; see price]
prize
(praɪz)vb
(tr) to esteem greatly; value highly
[C15 prise, from Old French preisier to praise]
prize
(praɪz)vb, n
a variant spelling of prise
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
prize1
(praɪz)n.
1. a reward for victory or superiority, as in a contest or competition.
2. something won in a lottery or the like.
3. anything striven for, worth striving for, or much valued.
4. something seized or captured, esp. an enemy's ship and cargo captured at sea in wartime.
5. the act of taking or capturing, esp. a ship at sea.
6. Archaic. a contest or match.
adj. 7. having won a prize: a prize play.
8. worthy of a prize.
9. given or awarded as a prize.
[1250–1300; in part continuing Middle English prise something captured, a seizing < Middle French < Latin pre(hē)nsa, n. use of feminine past participle of pre(he)ndere to take]
prize2
(praɪz)v.t. prized, priz•ing.
1. to value or esteem highly.
2. to estimate the worth or value of.
[1325–75; Middle English prisen < Middle French prisier, variant of preisier to praise]
syn: See appreciate.
prize3
or prise
(praɪz)v. prized, priz•ing,
n. v.t.
1. pry 2.
n. 2. leverage.
[1350–1400; Middle English prise < Middle French: a hold, grasp < Latin pre(hē)nsa. See prize1]
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prize
- athlete - Derived from Greek athlon, "prize" or "contest"—which also gives us triathlon (etc.); it should be pronounced ATH-leet—with two syllables, not three.
- cakewalk - Started out as a competitive dance whose winner got a cake as a prize.
- premium - First meant "prize, reward."
- taking the cake - Once meant literally winning the prize of a cake, awarded in a cakewalk.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
price
– prize1. 'price'
The price /praɪs/ of something is the amount of money that you must pay to buy it.
The price of a cup of coffee is almost five dollars.
The price is shown on the label.
See price - cost
2. 'prize'
A prize /praɪz/ is something given to someone for winning a competition or game, or for doing good work.
He won a prize in a painting competition.
She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.
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prize
Past participle: prized
Gerund: prizing
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| 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"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 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 victoryapple 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 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 | |
| Verb | 1. |  prize - hold dear; "I prize these old photographs"do justice - show due and full appreciation; "The diners did the food and wine justice" |
| 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" | |
| 3. | prize - regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity" 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"superior - of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students" |
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prize
1noun
1. reward, cup, award, honour, premium, medal, trophy, accolade He won a prize in the Leeds Piano Competition.
adjective
1. champion, best, winning, top, outstanding, award-winning, first-rate, top-notch (informal) a prize bull
prize
2verb value, appreciate, treasure, esteem, cherish, hold dear, regard highly, set store by These items are greatly prized by collectors.
prize
3 priseverb
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
prize 1
noun1. Something given in return for a service or accomplishment:
Idiom: token of appreciation.
3. A person or thing worth catching:
Slang: brass ring.
5. The superlative or most preferable part of something:
Idioms: cream of the crop, flower of the flock, pick of the bunch.
1. To recognize the worth, quality, importance, or magnitude of:
Idiom: set store by.
prize 2
nounThe American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Translations
cenacenit sivítězný
præmieprisværdsætte
auhindtasuväärtustamavõistlusvõit
palkintovääntääkangeta
nagrada
díj
metaverîlaunverîlaun, viîurkenning
賞
상
apbalvojumsaugstu vērtētbalvagodalgaprēmija
nagrada
pris
รางวัล
ödülbüyük değer vermek
giải thưởng
prize
1 [praɪz]A. N
1. (in competition, lottery) → premio m
to win a prize (in competition) → ganar un premio
she won a prize in the lottery → le tocó la lotería
he won first prize (in race, competition) → se llevó el primer premio; (in lottery) → le tocó el gordo
to carry off the prize; win the prize → ganar el premio
see also booby B
see also cash C
see also consolation B
see also Nobel, star D
to win a prize (in competition) → ganar un premio
she won a prize in the lottery → le tocó la lotería
he won first prize (in race, competition) → se llevó el primer premio; (in lottery) → le tocó el gordo
to carry off the prize; win the prize → ganar el premio
see also booby B
see also cash C
see also consolation B
see also Nobel, star D
4. (Naut) → presa f
B. ADJ
2. (= prizewinning) [entry, rose] → galardonado, premiado (fig) → digno de premio
C. VT → apreciar mucho, estimar mucho
to prize sth highly → estimar algo en mucho
a prized possession → un bien preciado
to prize sth highly → estimar algo en mucho
a prized possession → un bien preciado
D. CPD prize court N (Naut) → tribunal m de presas marítimas
prize day N (Scol) → día m de reparto de premios
prize draw N → sorteo m con premio, tómbola f
prize fight N (Boxing) → partido m (de boxeo) profesional
prize fighter N → boxeador m profesional
prize fighting N → boxeo m profesional
prize money N (= cash) → premio m en metálico (Boxing) → bolsa f (Naut) → parte f de presa
prize ring N (Boxing) → ring m
prize day N (Scol) → día m de reparto de premios
prize draw N → sorteo m con premio, tómbola f
prize fight N (Boxing) → partido m (de boxeo) profesional
prize fighter N → boxeador m profesional
prize fighting N → boxeo m profesional
prize money N (= cash) → premio m en metálico (Boxing) → bolsa f (Naut) → parte f de presa
prize ring N (Boxing) → ring m
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
prize
[ˈpraɪz] n → prix m
to win a prize → gagner un prix
to be awarded a prize for sth → se voir décerner un prix pour qch
the Nobel Prize for ... → le prix Nobel de ...
He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1985 → Il s'est vu décerner le prix Nobel de physique en 1985.
to be the winner of a prize → être le lauréat d'un prix(la lauréate)
to win a prize → gagner un prix
to be awarded a prize for sth → se voir décerner un prix pour qch
the Nobel Prize for ... → le prix Nobel de ...
He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1985 → Il s'est vu décerner le prix Nobel de physique en 1985.
to be the winner of a prize → être le lauréat d'un prix(la lauréate)
adj
[bull, carnations] → primé(e)
vt (= value highly) → priser
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
prize
:prize day
prizefight
n → Profi- or Berufsboxkampf m
prizefighter
n → Profi- or Berufsboxer(in) m(f)
prizefighting
n → Profi- or Berufsboxkampf m
prize-giving
n (Sch) → Preisverleihung or -verteilung f
prize list
n (in lottery, competition) → Gewinnerliste f
prize money
prize ring
n (Boxing) → Ring m
prizewinner
n → (Preis)gewinner(in) m(f)
prizewinning
prize
1n
→ Preis m; (in lottery) → Gewinn m, → Preis m; the glittering prizes of the pop world → der Flimmerglanz der Popwelt; (there are) no prizes for guessing (inf) → dreimal darfst du raten
(Naut: = captured ship) → Prise f (old)
adj
(= awarded a prize) entry, essay, sheep → preisgekrönt; prize idiot (inf) → Vollidiot(in) m(f) (inf)
vt → (hoch) schätzen; to prize something highly → etw sehr or hoch schätzen; to prize something above something → etw über or vor etw (acc) → stellen; prized possession → wertvollster Besitz, wertvollstes Stück; (of museum etc) → Glanzstück nt, → Paradestück nt
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
prize
1 [praɪz]1. n (gen) → premio
to win first prize (in game, race, lottery) → vincere il primo premio (Scol) → ottenere il primo premio
to win first prize (in game, race, lottery) → vincere il primo premio (Scol) → ottenere il primo premio
2. adj
a. (awarded a prize) → premiato/a; (worthy of a prize) → eccellente; (example) → perfetto/a
a prize idiot (fam) → un/a cretino/a patentato/a
a prize idiot (fam) → un/a cretino/a patentato/a
b. (awarded as a prize, cup, medal) → premio inv (after n)
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
prize1
(praiz) noun1. a reward for good work etc. He was awarded a lot of prizes at school.
2. something won in a competition etc. I've won first prize!; (also adjective) a prize (= having won, or worthy of, a prize) bull.
verb to value highly. He prized my friendship above everything else.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
prize
→ جَائِزَة cena præmie Preis έπαθλο premio palkinto prix nagrada premio 賞 상 prijs premie nagroda prémio, prêmio приз pris รางวัล ödül giải thưởng 奖赏Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009