Prizes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Prizes
Prizes (noun)
- something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance; also, premium
- something exceptionally desirable
- a contest for a reward, competition
- something taken by force, stratagem, or threat; especially, property lawfully captured at sea in time of war
- an act of capturing or taking; especially, the wartime capture of a ship and its cargo at sea
- an award for the poorest performance in a game or competition
- an acknowledgment of notable inferiority
- a prize given to a runner-up or a loser in a contest
- a prize awarded to the holder of a winning ticket passed out at the entrance to an entertainment or function
- any of various annual prizes (as in peace, literature, medicine) established by the will of Alfred Nobel for the encouragement of persons who work for the interests of humanity —called also Nobel
- any of various annual prizes (as for outstanding literary or journalistic achievement) established by the will of Joseph Pulitzer —called also Pulitzer
Prizes (verb)
- to estimate the value of, rate
- to value highly, esteem
- to press, force, or move with a lever, pry
Prizes (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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someone or something unusually desirable
"in the view of most of her friends, her current boyfriend is certainly no prize"
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something given in recognition of achievement
"the Pritzker Architecture Prize is the world's most prestigious honor in the field of architecture"
Prizes (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to draw out by force or with effort
"prizing the stubborn nails out of the board"
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to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever
"trying to prize apart the jammed gears"
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to hold dear
"veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Prizes
The most common words with a similar meaning to Prizes:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prizes
Words with the opposite meaning of Prizes:
Near Antonyms of Prizes
Word Forms of Prizes
Origin & Etymology of Prizes
Middle English pris prize, price price:1
First known use: 14th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Prizes
What does "Prizes" mean?
"Prizes" means something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance; also, premium. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance; also, premium. It has 5 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Prizes"?
Other words for "Prizes" include catches, gems, jewels, pearls, plums, treasures, accolades and awards. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Prizes" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Prizes"?
There are 115 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Prizes". Common alternatives include catches, gems, jewels, pearls, plums, treasures, accolades, awards, blue ribbons and decorations.
What is the opposite of "Prizes"?
Antonyms of "Prizes" include disvalues. Near antonyms include lemons, losers, implants and inserts.
How do you use "Prizes" in a sentence?
Examples of "Prizes" in a sentence: "in the view of most of her friends, her current boyfriend is certainly no prize"; "the Pritzker Architecture Prize is the world's most prestigious honor in the field of architecture"; "prizing the stubborn nails out of the board".
Is "Prizes" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Prizes" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Prizes"?
"Prizes" is pronounced /ˈprīz/ as a noun, /nō-ˈbel-/ as a noun and /ˈpu̇-lət-sər-/ as a noun.
What is the origin of the word "Prizes"?
"Prizes" comes from Middle English pris prize, price price:1. First known use: 14th century.