prize

see definition of prize

adjbest

nounaward, winnings
noungoal; best
verbvalue highly

Synonyms for prize

adj best

Antonyms for prize

acquisitions

noun. something obtained, received

Word Origin & History

"reward," prise (c.1300 in this sense), from Old French pris "price, value, worth; reward" (see price (n.)). As an adjective, "worthy of a prize," from 1803. The spelling with -z- is from late 16c. Prize-fighter is from 1703; prize-fight from 1730 (prize-fighter from 1785).

Example Sentences for prize

Rather gain one prize from the Choragus than ten from the Gymnasiarch.

The prize was bestowed on him who ran the course without extinguishing his torch.

I would rather gain one prize from the Choragus, than ten from the Gymnasiarch.

I have been deeply puzzled and much perturbed over this prize contest.

Tibbets and Wilson had gone with their old prize, and anything but a prize did she prove to me.

Even more, sir, I prize the hope that Daisy will share it with me--as my wife!

Morella has cast me off, and I hate him, and wish to escape from him and rob him of his prize.

Steve exclaimed, in a chagrined voice, as he stared at his prize.

How are we going to prize things if nobody tells us anything about them?

They were all eager to claim the prize, but only three persisted.

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acquisitions

admire

admired

admires

admiring

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