prize

Definition

  • n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
  • v. hold dear

Word forms

Past participle
prized
Past tense
prized
Third person singular
prizes
Present participle
prizing

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She won a prize for her excellent performance in the competition.

  2. a.

    The film received a prize nomination at the international festival.

  3. vt.

    He prizes honesty above all other qualities in a friend.