Definition of "Prize" :

noun: something given as a token of victory

noun: goods or money obtained illegally

noun: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

"The prize was a free trip to Europe."

verb: regard highly; think much of

"We prize his creativity."

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

verb: hold dear

"I prize these old photographs."

adjective: of superior grade

"Prize carnations."