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PRISES

(verb, noun)
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There are 14 meanings of the word Prises.

Prises - as a verb

To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

Example: "The burglar jimmied the lock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jimmyleverprizepry

Make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

Example: "They pried the information out of him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pry

Regard highly; think much of

Example: "I respect his judgement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
esteemprizerespectvalue
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
considerreckonregardseeview
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prises - as a noun

The cost required to gain possession of something.

The cost of an action or deed.

Example: "I paid a high price for my folly."

Value; estimation; excellence; worth.

An enterprise or adventure.

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

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

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

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

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

A contest for a reward; competition.

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

Example Sentences

"She prises open the jar to get to the pickles inside."
"He prises off the lid of the paint can using a screwdriver."
"She prises the cork out of the wine bottle."
"He prises the rusted hinge on the gate to make it swing open."
"The detective prises information from the suspect during the interrogation."
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Word Game Points

Is PRISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is PRISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is PRISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prises is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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