Prize meaning

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

hold dear

“I prize these old photographs”

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

“The burglar jimmied the lock”

“Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail”

regard highly; think much of

“I respect his judgement”

“We prize his creativity”

of superior grade

“choice wines”

“prime beef”