Origin of prize
1
1250–1300; in senses referring to something seized, continuing Middle English
prise something captured, a seizing < Middle French < Latin
pre(hē)nsa, noun use of feminine past participle of
pre(he)ndere to take; in senses referring to something won, spelling variant of
price (Middle English
pris(e)) since the late 16th century
synonym study for prize
1. See
reward.
Words nearby prize
Definition for prize (2 of 3)
prize
2
[ prahyz ]
/ praɪz /
verb (used with object), prized, priz·ing.
to value or esteem highly.
to estimate the worth or value of.
Origin of prize
2synonym study for prize
1. See
appreciate.
Definition for prize (3 of 3)
prize
3
or prise
[ prahyz ]
/ praɪz /
verb (used with object), prized, priz·ing.
pry2.
noun
a lever.
Origin of prize
3Example sentences from the Web for prize
British Dictionary definitions for prize (1 of 3)
prize
1
/ (praɪz) /
noun
- a reward or honour for victory or for having won a contest, competition, etc
- (as modifier)prize jockey; prize essay
something given to the winner of any game of chance, lottery, etc
something striven for
any valuable property captured in time of war, esp a vessel
Word Origin for prize
C14: from Old French
prise a capture, from Latin
prehendere to seize; influenced also by Middle English
prise reward; see
price
British Dictionary definitions for prize (2 of 3)
prize
2
/ (praɪz) /
verb
(tr)
to esteem greatly; value highly
Word Origin for prize
C15
prise, from Old French
preisier to
praise