prize

(noun) something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery. Synonyms: award. Example: "The prize was a free trip to europe."

(noun) goods or money obtained illegally. Synonyms: loot, booty, pillage, plunder, swag, dirty money.

(noun) something given as a token of victory. Synonyms: trophy.

(verb) hold dear. Synonyms: value, treasure, appreciate. Example: "I prize these old photographs."

(verb) to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open. Synonyms: pry, prise, lever, jimmy. Example: "The burglar jimmied the lock": "raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail."

(verb) regard highly; think much of. Synonyms: respect, esteem, value, prise. Examples: "I respect his judgement." "We prize his creativity."

(adj) of superior grade. Synonyms: choice, prime(prenominal), quality, select. Examples: "Choice wines." "Prime beef." "Prize carnations." "Quality paper." "Select peaches."