Meaning Of Prize

n.

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

n.

Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; esp., property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.

n.

An honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.

n.

That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.

n.

Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.

n.

A contest for a reward; competition.

n.

A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.

v. t.

To move with a lever; to force up or open; to pry.

v. t.

To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate.

v. t.

To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to esteem.

n.

Estimation; valuation.