prise Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
   lever; jimmy; pry; prize.
   
   • The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
2. verb make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
   pry.
   
   • They pried the information out of him
3. verb regard highly; think much of
   respect; esteem; value; prize.
   
   • I respect his judgement
   • We prize his creativity

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