something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; the prize was a free trip to Europe
[ Syn: award ]
goods or money obtained illegally
[ Syn: loot , booty , pillage , plunder , swag , dirty money ]
something given as a token of victory
[ Syn: trophy ]
prize (n.)
of superior grade; choice wines; prime beef; prize carnations; quality paper; select peaches
prize (adj.)
hold dear; I prize these old photographs
[ Syn: value , treasure , appreciate ]
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
regard highly; think much of; I respect his judgement; We prize his creativity
[ Syn: respect , respect , esteem , esteem , value , value , prise , prise ]