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Definition of prized - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
valuehighly valued or cherished
- The prized painting was the centerpiece of the collection.
2.
awardsawarded as a prize
- She held the prized trophy with pride.
Expressions with prized
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something cherished and important to someone
The old photograph is his prized possession.
Origin of prized
Middle English, pris (prize)
Terms with prized included in their meaning
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figurative beauty
something prized especially for great beauty or perfection
marine life
highly prized crab-like crustacean of various species
meat
beef from a breed of cattle prized for quality
culinary ingredient
type of edible underground fungus prized for its aroma and flavor
animals
horse with pure and prized lineage
art
Chinese pottery made between 1400 and 1600 prized for quality
numismatics
defective coin prized by collectors
cow
beef from a British cattle breed prized for tender steaks
tea quality
black Chinese tea once prized but now seen as lower grade
cooking
meat from a large diving duck prized as a delicacy
food
prized fish for culinary dishes
philosophy
follower of an ancient Greek school that prized personal pleasure
plant
hardwood tree native to southwestern Australia, prized for durable timber
valuable
worthy of being prized or valued
forestry
wood prized for sturdy, attractive furniture making
forestry
wood from a tall North American pine prized for its quality
Examples of prized in a sentence
The prized trophy was displayed prominently in the hall. The prized painting was the highlight of the auction. Her prized possession was a rare book signed by the author.
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- French:précieux, primé, ...
- German:geschätzt, prämiert, ...
- Italian:prezioso, premiato, ...
- Spanish:preciado, premiado, ...
- Portuguese:valioso, premiado, ...
- Chinese:珍贵的, 获奖的, ...
- Japanese:貴重な, 賞を受けた, ...
- Arabic:ثَمِين, مُكرَّم, ...
- Hebrew:יָקָר, זָכוּי, ...
- Russian:ценный, награжденный, ...
- Ukrainian:цінний, присуджений, ...
- Hindi:बहुमूल्य, पुरस्कृत, ...
Definition of prize - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
competitionreward for winning a contest or competition
- She won a prize for her science project.
2.
rewardsvaluable possession or achievement
- The trophy was the ultimate prize for the team.
3.
gamesRare something won by chance in a lotteryRare
- He won a cash prize in the lottery.
Adjective
1.
award-winninghaving won a prize or award
- The prize horse was admired by everyone.
2.
exceptional qualityof superior quality or grade
- This is a prize recipe in our family.
Verb
1.
valueconsider something very valuable or important
- She prized her grandmother's necklace above all her possessions.
2.
force openTECH. US use leverage to move somethingTECH. US
- He prized the lid off the jar..
Images of prize
reward for winning a contest or competition 
valuable possession or achievement 
something won by chance in a lottery
Expressions with prize
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gift given randomly to event attendees
Each guest received a door prize at the gala.
person regarded as a highly desirable partner
He is considered a prize catch in the dating scene.
something very desirable that people try hard to get
Winning the championship was the glittering prize they all wanted.
mock prize for finishing last in a contest
She received the booby prize for coming last in the race.
concentration on one's goal or desired outcome
She kept her eyes on the prize and won the race.
win a competition or contest
She trained hard to take the prize in the marathon.
focus or attention kept on an important goal
Her eye on the prize helped her finish the project.
expression highlighting the obviousness of a statement
No prize for guessing who won the game.
remove something with effort or force
He used a screwdriver to prize out the nail.
small prize given to non-winners in a competition
She received a consolation prize for her participation.
the most important prize in a competition
She won the grand prize in the art contest.
list of prizes available or awarded
The competition organizers published the prize list online.
money awarded in a competition or contest
She won prize money in the chess tournament.
total amount of money to be awarded in a competition
The prize pool for the tournament was set at $50,000..
student who is highly valued by teachers
The prize pupil received special recognition at the end of the school year.
most valuable award in a competition
She won the star prize at the science fair.
the act of giving out awards
The prize distribution will take place after the competition.
random drawing to win a prize
She entered the prize draw hoping to win the car..
person considered extremely foolish or stupid
He acted like a prize idiot at the meeting.
small prize given unexpectedly during an event
She won a spot prize at the charity gala.
person or thing not the best in quality
The car he bought was no prize pig, but it was affordable.
cake recognized for its quality or uniqueness
The prize cake was the highlight of the fair.
award given to honor important achievement in writing or literature
She received a famous literary prize for her debut novel.
award created to honor and remember a specific deceased person
She received the university's memorial prize for outstanding community service.
Origin of prize
Latin, pretium (reward)
Examples of prize in a sentence
He received a cash prize for his outstanding performance. Winning the scholarship was a huge prize for her. The rare book was a prize in his collection. The raffle offered a trip as the grand prize. She was thrilled to win the prize at the fair. The prize painting was displayed in the gallery.
Her prize recipe won first place in the contest. He won a prize cow at the fair. The prize roses were the highlight of the show. He prized honesty above all other virtues. They prized their freedom after years of confinement. She prized the old door open with a crowbar. They prized the crate apart to get the supplies.
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- French:prix, primé, ...
- German:Preis, preisgekrönt, ...
- Italian:premio, premiato, ...
- Spanish:premio, premiado, ...
- Portuguese:prémio, premiado, ...
- Chinese:奖品, 获奖, ...
- Japanese:賞, 受賞した, ...
- Arabic:جَائِزَة, حائِز عَلى جائِزَة, ...
- Hebrew:פְּרָס, זוֹכֶה פְּרָסִים, ...
- Russian:приз, призовой, ...
- Ukrainian:приз, призовий, ...
- Hindi:पुरस्कार, पुरस्कार विजेता, ...
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