prise
[ prahyz ]
/ praɪz /
verb (used with object), prised, pris·ing, noun
Words nearby prise
pripet, pripet marshes, prisage, priscian, priscilla, prise, prisere, prisiadka, prism, prism bar, prism binocular
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH prise
prise prizeDefinition for prise (2 of 2)
Origin of prize
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prise
prize
/ (praɪz) /
verb (tr)
to force open by levering
to extract or obtain with difficultythey had to prise the news out of him
noun
rare, or dialect a tool involving leverage in its use or the leverage so employed
US and Canadian equivalent: pry
Word Origin for prise
C17: from Old French prise a taking, from prendre to take, from Latin prehendere; see prize 1
British Dictionary definitions for prise (2 of 4)
prize1
/ (praɪz) /
noun
- a reward or honour for victory or for having won a contest, competition, etc
- (as modifier)prize jockey; prize essay
something given to the winner of any game of chance, lottery, etc
something striven for
any valuable property captured in time of war, esp a vessel
Word Origin for prize
C14: from Old French prise a capture, from Latin prehendere to seize; influenced also by Middle English prise reward; see price
British Dictionary definitions for prise (3 of 4)
prize2
/ (praɪz) /
verb
(tr) to esteem greatly; value highly
Word Origin for prize
C15 prise, from Old French preisier to praise
British Dictionary definitions for prise (4 of 4)
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