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prize

Definition

  • noun: something that is won in a contest or given as an award
  • noun: something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
  • verb: to open or move (something) with a tool
  • verb: to estimate the value of
  • verb: to value (someone or something) very highly
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: rate, competition, pry

Examples

  • He tried to 'prize' the information out of me. [=he tried to force me to give him the information]

  • She won a 'prize' for guessing correctly how many jelly beans there were in the jar.

  • The 'grand prize' [=the best prize] of the drawing went to his daughter.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) He wasn't alone. - Uh... You don't get to bring friends. - They are not my friends. Don't worry, no charge for them. - And why would I want them? - They were trying to grab your prize. They work for the mercenary. The masked man. - Bane? - Aye. Get 'em on board. I'll call it in. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises