Definition of Prizes. Meaning of Prizes. Synonyms of Prizes
Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Prizes.
Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Prizes and, of course, Prizes synonyms and on the right images related to the word Prizes.
Definition of Prizes
Prize Prize Prize, v. t.
To move with a lever; to force up or open; to pry. [Written
also prise.]
Prize Prize Prize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Prizing.] [F. priser, OF. prisier, preisier, fr. L.
pretiare, fr. pretium worth, value, price. See Price, and
cf. Praise.] [Formerly written also prise. ]
1. To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to
rate.
A goodly price that I was prized at. --Zech. xi.
13.
I prize it [life] not a straw, but for mine honor.
--Shak.
2. To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to
esteem. ``[I] do love, prize, honor you. ' --Shak.
I prized your person, but your crown disdain.
--Dryden.
Prize Prize Prize, n. [F. prix price. See 3d Prize. ]
Estimation; valuation. [Obs.] --Shak.