prize
/praɪz/
a reward or award for winning a competition
She won the first prize in the science fair.
She received the top award for her project.
general
an award or reward given to the winner of a competition or contest
The lottery prize was a million dollars.
The money awarded in the lottery was one million dollars.
Can also refer to something highly valued or sought after.
general
to value or esteem something highly
She prizes her family above all else.
She values her family more than anything.
Used as a verb in this sense.
Collocations
prize moneythe monetary reward in a competitionprize-winningdescribing something that has won an award
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Noun vs. Verb
Remember that 'prize' can be both a noun (a reward) and a verb (to value highly).
Word Origin
From Middle English 'prise', from Old French 'pris', meaning 'price' or 'value'.
Usage Notes
Can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to value something highly.
Word Breakdown
prize
value or reward
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