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Origin of prize
1First recorded in 1250–1300; in senses referring to something seized, continuing Middle English prise “something captured, a seizing, requisition,” from Old French prise “capture (of a ship), booty,” from Vulgar Latin prēsa, prēnsa (unrecorded), from Latin pre(hē)nsa, noun use of feminine past participle of pre(he)ndere “to take, grasp, seize”; in senses referring to something won, spelling variant since the late 16th century of Middle English pris(e) price
synonym study for prize
1. See reward.
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Definition for prize (2 of 3)
prize2
[ prahyz ]
/ praɪz /
verb (used with object), prized, priz·ing.
to value or esteem highly.
to estimate the worth or value of.
Origin of prize
2First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English prisen “to set a price, appraise,” from Middle French prisier, priser, variants of Old French preisier “to value, appraise”; see praise
synonym study for prize
1. See appreciate.
Definition for prize (3 of 3)
Origin of prize
3First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English noun prise, from Middle French prise “a hold, grasp,” from Latin pre(hē)nsa; see prize1
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British Dictionary definitions for prize (1 of 3)
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 prize (2 of 3)
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 prize (3 of 3)
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