A prize is a special thing that you get when you do well in a game or contest. It can be a medal, money, or a gift.
She won a prize in the school contest.
He got a prize for his hard work.
In war, a prize is something taken from the enemy. This can be goods or ships caught during fighting.
The soldiers brought back a prize from the battle.
The ship was taken as prize during the war.
To prize something means to think it is very good or important. People prize things they like or care about.
We prize kindness in our school.
She prizes her family very much.
To prize something means to open it by pushing or pulling it carefully, often when it is stuck. This is like using a tool as a lever.
He prized the box open with a knife.
She prized the lid off the jar.
This meaning shows a person or thing that is very special or valuable to others. It means they are very important or loved.
She is the prize of the family.
The prize player scored three goals.
In old naval wars, a prize was an enemy ship taken after fighting. It was a valuable reward for sailors.
The navy took a prize after the fight.
The captain claimed the prize for his crew.
To prize can also mean to increase how important or valuable something is to someone. It shows respect or high worth.
We prize honesty above all else.
They prized the rare coin highly.
