Prize: meaning, definitions and examples

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prize

 

[ praษชz ]

Noun / Verb
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Context #1 | Noun

award for achievement

A prize is something valuable that is given to someone who has achieved success in a competition, contest, or game. It serves as a reward for excellence or accomplishment.

Synonyms

award, medal, reward, trophy

Examples of usage

  • She won first prize in the science fair.
  • The Nobel Prize is a prestigious award given for outstanding contributions in various fields.
Context #2 | Verb

to value highly

To prize something means to regard it with great value or importance. It can also refer to the act of valuing or treasuring something highly.

Synonyms

cherish, esteem, treasure, value

Examples of usage

  • She prized her grandmother's antique jewelry collection.
  • He prizes honesty above all other virtues.

Translations

Translations of the word "prize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prรชmio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Preis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hadiah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nagroda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prix

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ premio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถdรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงุฆุฒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cena

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cena

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ–ๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagrada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verรฐlaun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะนะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผkafat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ premio

Etymology

The word 'prize' originated from the Latin word 'pretium', meaning 'price' or 'value'. Over time, it evolved to represent a valuable award or reward given for achievement. The concept of prizes can be traced back to ancient civilizations where gifts or honors were bestowed upon individuals for their accomplishments.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,439, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.