prizing Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb hold dear
treasure; appreciate; prize; value.
- I prize these old photographs
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verb to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
lever; prise; jimmy; pry; prize.
- The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
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verb regard highly; think much of
respect; prise; esteem; value; prize.
- I respect his judgement
- We prize his creativity
WordNet
Priz"ing noun
Etymology
See 2dDefinitions
The application of a lever to move any weighty body, as a cask, anchor, cannon, car, etc. See Prize , n., 5.