prize

adj : of superior grade; "choice wines"; "fine wines" "prime

beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select

peaches" [syn: {choice}, {fine}, {prime(a)}, {quality},

{select}]

n 1: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or

competition; "the prize was a free trip to Europe" [syn:

{award}]

2: goods or money obtained illegally [syn: {loot}, {booty}, {pillage},

{plunder}, {swag}]

3: something given as a token of victory [syn: {trophy}]

v 1: hold dear; "I prize these old phtographs" [syn: {value}, {treasure},

{appreciate}]

2: to move or force, esp. in an effort to get something open;

"The burglar jimmied the lock", "Raccoons managed to pry

the lid off the garbage pail" [syn: {pry}, {prise}, {lever},

{jimmy}]

3: regard highly; think much of [syn: {respect}, {esteem}, {value},

{prise}] [ant: {disrespect}, {disrespect}]