Dictionary definition · prize
noun
- something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery"the prize was a free trip to Europe"
- goods or money obtained illegally
- something given as a token of victory
verb
- hold dear"I prize these old photographs"
- to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open"The burglar jimmied the lock"
- regard highly; think much of"I respect his judgement"
adjective
- of superior grade"choice wines"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).