prize
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verbprizedpriz·ing
Definition of PRIZE
transitive verb
1
: to estimate the value of : rate
2
: to value highly : esteem <a prized possession>
Origin of PRIZE
Middle English prisen, from Anglo-French priser, preiser to appraise, esteem, from Late Latin pretiare, from Latin pretium price, value — more at price
First Known Use: 14th century
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