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prize (EN)
noun, verb, adjective

noun “prize”

singular prize, plural prizes
  1. something valuable given as a reward to the winner of a competition
    She won the first prize in the science fair for her impressive project.
  2. an award given for excellence or achievement
    He received a prize for his lifelong contributions to literature.
  3. something of great value or importance that is sought after
    The rare diamond was the prize of the treasure hunters.
  4. (military) a ship or goods captured during war
    The naval fleet returned with several enemy ships as prizes.

verb “prize”

infinitive prize; he prizes; past tense prized; past part. prized; ger. prizing
  1. to value something highly; to consider as very important
    She prized her grandmother's necklace above all her possessions.
  2. to force open or lift with a lever
    They prized open the old chest to see what was inside.

adjective “prize”

base form prize, non-gradable
  1. award-winning; having won a prize
    She displayed her prize roses at the flower show.
  2. of exceptional quality; first-rate
    He made a prize catch during the baseball game.