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prize 1 P0554925 (prīz)n.1. a. Something offered or won as an award for superiority or victory, as in a contest or competition.b. Something offered or won in a lottery or similar game of chance.2. Something worth striving for; a highly desirable possession.adj.1. Offered or given as a prize: a prize cup.2. Given a prize, or likely to win a prize: a prize cow.3. Worthy of a prize; first-class: our prize azaleas.tr.v. prized, priz·ing, priz·es 1. To value highly; esteem or treasure. See Synonyms at appreciate.2. To estimate the worth of; evaluate. [Alteration of Middle English pris, value, price, reward; see price.]
prize 2 P0554925 (prīz)n. Something seized by force or taken as booty, especially an enemy ship and its cargo captured at sea during wartime. [Alteration of Middle English prise, from Old French, from feminine past participle of prendre, from Latin prehendere, prēndere, to seize; see ghend- in Indo-European roots.]
prize 3 also prise P0554925 (prīz)tr.v. prized, priz·ing, priz·es also prised or pris·ing or pris·es To move or force with a lever; pry: prized open the antique chest.n. Chiefly Southern US Something used as a lever or for prying. [From Middle English prise, instrument for prying, probably from prise, the taking of something; see prize2.]prize (praɪz) n1. a. a reward or honour for victory or for having won a contest, competition, etcb. (as modifier): prize jockey; prize essay. 2. (Games, other than specified) something given to the winner of any game of chance, lottery, etc3. something striven for4. (Nautical Terms) any valuable property captured in time of war, esp a vessel[C14: from Old French prise a capture, from Latin prehendere to seize; influenced also by Middle English prise reward; see price]
prize (praɪz) vb (tr) to esteem greatly; value highly[C15 prise, from Old French preisier to praise]
prize (praɪz) vb, n a variant spelling of priseprize1 (praɪz) n. 1. a reward for victory or superiority, as in a contest or competition. 2. something won in a lottery or the like. 3. anything striven for, worth striving for, or much valued. 4. something seized or captured, esp. an enemy's ship and cargo captured at sea in wartime. 5. the act of taking or capturing, esp. a ship at sea. 6. Archaic. a contest or match. adj. 7. having won a prize: a prize play. 8. worthy of a prize. 9. given or awarded as a prize. [1250–1300; in part continuing Middle English prise something captured, a seizing < Middle French < Latin pre(hē)nsa, n. use of feminine past participle of pre(he)ndere to take] prize2 (praɪz) v.t. prized, priz•ing. 1. to value or esteem highly. 2. to estimate the worth or value of. [1325–75; Middle English prisen < Middle French prisier, variant of preisier to praise] syn: See appreciate. prize3 or prise (praɪz) v. prized, priz•ing, n. v.t. 1. pry 2. n. 2. leverage. 3. lever (def. 1). [1350–1400; Middle English prise < Middle French: a hold, grasp < Latin pre(hē)nsa. See prize1] prize- athlete - Derived from Greek athlon, "prize" or "contest"—which also gives us triathlon (etc.); it should be pronounced ATH-leet—with two syllables, not three.
- cakewalk - Started out as a competitive dance whose winner got a cake as a prize.
- premium - First meant "prize, reward."
- taking the cake - Once meant literally winning the prize of a cake, awarded in a cakewalk.
price prize1. 'price'The price /praɪs/ of something is the amount of money that you must pay to buy it. The price of a cup of coffee is almost five dollars.The price is shown on the label.See price - cost2. 'prize'A prize /praɪz/ is something given to someone for winning a competition or game, or for doing good work. He won a prize in a painting competition.She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.prize Past participle: prized Gerund: prizing
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I would have prized | you would have prized | he/she/it would have prized | we would have prized | you would have prized | they would have prized | ThesaurusNoun | 1. | prize - something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe"awardgift - something acquired without compensationscholarship - financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic meritfellowship - money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or researchgratuity - an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligationdoor prize - tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticketjackpot - any outstanding awardprize money - any money given as a prizepremium - a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.; "they encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage" | | 2. | prize - goods or money obtained illegally booty, dirty money, loot, pillage, plunder, swagstolen property - property that has been stolencut - a share of the profits; "everyone got a cut of the earnings" | | 3. | prize - something given as a token of victorytrophyapple of discord - (classical mythology) a golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris (goddess of discord--who had not been invited); the apple had `for the fairest' written on it and Hera and Athena and Aphrodite all claimed it; when Paris (prince of Troy) awarded it to Aphrodite it began a chain of events that led to the Trojan Warbooby prize - a prize given to one who finishes last in a contestbronze medal - a trophy made of bronze (or having the appearance of bronze) that is usually awarded for winning third place in a competitionloving cup, cup - a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition; "the school kept the cups is a special glass case"gold medal - a trophy made of gold (or having the appearance of gold) that is usually awarded for winning first place in a competitionsilver medal, silver - a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competitionaccolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery" | Verb | 1. | prize - hold dear; "I prize these old photographs"treasure, value, appreciatedo justice - show due and full appreciation; "The diners did the food and wine justice"consider, regard, view, reckon, see - deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do"recognise, recognize - show approval or appreciation of; "My work is not recognized by anybody!"; "The best student was recognized by the Dean" | | 2. | prize - to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"jimmy, lever, prise, pryopen, open up - cause to open or to become open; "Mary opened the car door" | | 3. | prize - regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"esteem, respect, value, priseconsider, regard, view, reckon, see - deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do"think the world of - esteem very highly; "She thinks the world of her adviser"reverence, venerate, revere, fear - regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"admire, look up to - feel admiration for | Adj. | 1. | prize - of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"choice, quality, select, primesuperior - of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students" |
prize1noun1. reward, cup, award, honour, premium, medal, trophy, accolade He won a prize in the Leeds Piano Competition.2. winnings, haul, jackpot, stakes, purse, windfall A single winner is in line for a jackpot prize of £8 million.3. goal, hope, gain, aim, desire, ambition, conquest, Holy Grail (informal) A settlement of the dispute would be a great prize.adjective1. champion, best, winning, top, outstanding, award-winning, first-rate, top-notch (informal) a prize bull
prize2verb value, appreciate, treasure, esteem, cherish, hold dear, regard highly, set store by These items are greatly prized by collectors.
prize3 priseverb1. force, pull, lever He tried to prize the dog's jaws open.2. drag, force, draw, wring, extort We had to prize the story out of him.prize 1noun1. Something given in return for a service or accomplishment:accolade, award, guerdon, honorarium, plum, premium, reward.Idiom: token of appreciation.2. A memento received as a symbol of excellence or victory:accolade, award, trophy.3. A person or thing worth catching:catch, plum.Slang: brass ring.4. Someone or something considered exceptionally precious:gem, pearl, treasure.5. The superlative or most preferable part of something:best, choice, cream, crème de la crème, elite, flower, pick, top.Idioms: cream of the crop, flower of the flock, pick of the bunch.verb1. To recognize the worth, quality, importance, or magnitude of:appreciate, cherish, esteem, respect, treasure, value.Idiom: set store by.2. To have the highest regard for:cherish, treasure.Idiom: hold dear.
prize 2nounNautical. Goods or property seized unlawfully, especially by a victor in wartime:booty, loot, pillage, plunder, spoil (used in plural).Slang: boodle.Translationsprize1 (praiz) noun1. a reward for good work etc. He was awarded a lot of prizes at school. 獎賞 奖赏2. something won in a competition etc. I've won first prize!; (also adjective) a prize (= having won, or worthy of, a prize) bull. 獎品 奖品 verb to value highly. He prized my friendship above everything else. 珍視 珍视
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booby prizeAn award given to the worst performer in a competition. Roy would get the booby prize for today's race—I didn't know a person could run so slow!See also: booby, prizeno prizes for guessing (something)A phrase indicating that the answer is very easy to deduce. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. No prizes for guessing why Sarah didn't show up to work on the day after her birthday.See also: guess, no, prizeprize out1. Literally, to extract or remove something from something else with great force, especially with the use of a lever. A noun or pronoun can be used between "prize" and "out." I had to prize out all the rusty nails with the claw end of a hammer before we could begin repairing the damage to the fence. The sheriff prized the gun out of the suspect's hands.2. To obtain or extract something, especially information, from someone with great effort, difficulty, or persistence. A noun or pronoun can be used between "prize" and "out." I had to prize the answer out of her when I asked where she had been. It was only after the judge threatened to charge him with contempt of court that his testimony was prized out of him.See also: out, prizeprize (something) from1. Literally, to extract or remove something from something else with great force, especially with the use of a lever. I had to prize the rusty nails from the wood with the claw end of a hammer before we could begin repairing the damage to the fence. The sheriff prized the gun from the suspect's hands after wrestling him to the ground.2. To obtain or extract something, especially information, from someone with great effort, difficulty, or persistence. I had to prize the answer from her when I asked where she had been. It was only after the judge threatened to charge him with contempt of court that his testimony was prized from him.See also: prizeprize (someone or something) above (someone or something else)To put greater value on someone or something, or to regard someone or something more highly or favorably, than someone or something else. You really shouldn't prize the needs of your company above the needs of your family. I always felt like Mom prized our baby brother above Tommy and I when we were growing up.See also: above, prize, somethingbooby prizea mock prize given to the worst player or performer. Bob should get the booby prize for the worst showing in the race.See also: booby, prizeprize someone or something above someone or somethingto value someone or something more than anyone or anything else. He prized his only daughter above everyone else in the world. Scott seemed to prize his sports car above all the members of his family.See also: above, prize(there are) no prizes for guessing what..., who..., etc. (informal) (it is) not difficult to guess or find the answer to something: No prizes for guessing who does all the work around here.See also: guess, no, prizeprize
prize, in maritime law, the private property of an enemy that a belligerent captures at sea. For the capture of the vessel or cargo to be lawful it must be made outside neutral waters and by authority of the belligerent. A prize court, in the territory of the belligerent or in that of an allied power, must adjudicate that the property belonged to an enemy national. After the prize is captured, it is ordinarily placed in charge of a prize master and sent into port for judicial proceedings; however, if the enemy character of the ship is readily apparent, it may be destroyed at sea (after passengers, crew, and ship's papers have been removed), with the captor's government being liable for the losses of neutrals. If the prize is sold before being adjudicated, the proceeds must be delivered to the court for distribution. In the case of condemnation, the entire proceeds go to the belligerent government. In the United States, since 1899, the crew of the vessel effecting capture has had no right to share in the profits of the sale. A prize court renders a decision on the basis of the ship's papers, the testimony of those on board, and other relevant factors. If the ship is not condemned, it is released and damages are awarded where no justifiable reason for its capture has been shown. Prize law initially developed from the desire of governments to share in the profits made by ships engaged in privateeringprivateering, former usage of war permitting privately owned and operated war vessels (privateers) under commission of a belligerent government to capture enemy shipping. ..... Click the link for more information. . The governments also wished to minimize diplomatic claims for damages by establishing regular procedures for disposing of captures. Although they nominally apply international law, prize courts (in the United States, the federal courts) in awarding judgment have been influenced, or even bound, by the national law. To avoid this, prize cases are sometimes referred to international tribunals. Efforts to establish an international prize court with appellate jurisdiction, however, have not succeeded. Bibliography See J. W. Garner, Prize Law during the World War (1927); C. J. Colombos, Treatise on the Law of Prize (3d ed. 1949). Prize a form of incentive for achievements in work, science, literature, art, and other socially useful activity. In the USSR the following prizes have been established: the Lenin Prize, State Prize of the USSR, state prizes of Union republics, the Lenin Komsomol Prize, and the International Lenin Prize for Strengthening Peace Among Nations. State Prizes have also been established in a number of other socialist countries. For example, the Dimitrov Prize is awarded in Bulgaria, the Kossuth Prize in Hungary, the Gottwald Prize in Czechoslovakia, the National Prize in the German Democratic Republic (GDR), and state prizes in Poland and Rumania. There are also state prizes in certain bourgeois countries, including France and Italy. The World Congress of Partisans of Peace awards the International Peace Prize. Prizes in science. The tradition of awarding honorary prizes for major scientific works, discoveries, and inventions began in the 18th century. In 1714 a prize for finding a precise method of determining longitude at sea was established in Great Britain. Portions of the prize were paid out as late as 1765; the recipients were the heirs of T. Mayer, for Mayer’s lunar tables, L. Euler, for solving problems of lunar theory, and J. Harrison, for improving the chronometer. During the 18th century prizes for successfully solving problems at special competitions were awarded by the leading academies of sciences. The French Académie des Sciences began awarding prizes in 1720, the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin in 1746, the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences in accordance with its charter of 1747, and the Bavarian Academy in 1756. Subsequently prizes for scientific research were established by a number of scientists, rich patrons, scientific and other societies, funds, and editorial boards of scientific journals. Before 1917, most prizes for scientific works in Russia were awarded by the Academy of Sciences. The academy’s prizes included the Demidov Prize, which was awarded from 1832 to 1864 for works in many branches of science; the K. M. Ber Prize, which was awarded from 1867 for works in anatomy, histology, embryology, and other fields; the Lomonosov Prize, awarded from 1866 in many branches; the V. Ia. Buniakovskii Prize, awarded from 1878 in mathematical analysis; the G. P. Gel’mersen Prize, awarded from 1879 in geology, paleontology, and other fields; the F. F. Brandt Prize, awarded from 1896 in zoogeography and other areas; and the K. D. Ushinskii Prize, awarded from 1901 in educational psychology. Prizes for scientific works and for solving problems in competition were also awarded by government departments; for example, the Main Artillery Administration in 1845 established the Mikhail Great Prize for works and inventions in artillery. Scientific societies also awarded such prizes; for example, the St. Petersburg Society of Natural Scientists began awarding the K. F. Kessler Prize for works in zoology in 1889, and the Kazan Physics and Mathematics Society began awarding the N. I. Lobachevskii International Prize for works in mathematics in 1897. Educational institutions also awarded prizes. For example, the Mikhail Artillery Academy awarded a prize from 1854, and the Surgical Academy awarded the I. F. Bush Prize from 1838. In the USSR, along with the Lenin Prize and the State Prize, various prizes have been established and named after outstanding Russian and Soviet scientists. The Academy of Sciences of the USSR awards prizes named after various known persons, including D. I. Mendeleev (prize established in 1934 for chemistry and chemical technology), I. P. Pavlov (1934, physiology), A. O. Kovalevskii (1940, embryology), K. A. Timiriazev (1941, plant physiology and other fields), S. A. Chaplygin (1942, mechanics), V I. Vernadskii (1943, biogeochemistry and other fields), S. V. Lebedev (1944, chemistry and technology of synthetic rubber and other fields), V. L. Komarov (1944, botany and other fields), P. L. Chebyshev (1944, mathematics), I. I. Mechnikov (1945, microbiology and other fields), A. N. Bakh (1946, biochemistry), A. E. Fersman (1945, mineralogy and other fields), F. A. Bredikhin (1946, astronomy), A. P. Karpinskii (1946, geology and other fields), V. V. Dokuchaev (1946, soil science), N. I. Lobachevskii (1947, geometry), E. S. Fedorov (1947, crystallography), V. G. Belinskii (1947, literary criticism, theory, and history of literature), P. P. Anosov (1948, metallurgy and other fields), N. D. Zelinskii (1949, chemistry and petrochemistry), M. V. Lomonosov (1956, physics), A. M. Butlerov (1956, organic chemistry), I. M. Sechenov (1956, general physiology), N. G. Chernyshevskii (1956, social sciences), A. S. Popov (1959, radio engineering and electronics), N. I. Vavilov (1965, genetics and other fields), G. V. Plekhanov (1969, philosophy), and A. S. Pushkin (1969, Russian language and literature). The Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR awards prizes named after N. N. Burdenko (1946, neurosurgery and other fields) and N. F. Filatov (1947, pediatrics). Since 1958 it has awarded prizes named after S. P. Botkin (internal diseases), V. M. Bekhterev (neurology and other fields), V. P. Vorob’ev (general anatomy), N. P. Kravkov (pharmacology and toxicology), G. F. Lang (cardiovascular pathology), N. I. Pirogov (surgery), A. L. Miasnikov (1967, cardiology), N. N. Petrov (1967, oncology), and other scientists. The V. I. Lenin All-Union Academy of Agricultural Sciences awards prizes for land cultivation, farm soil studies, and agronomic chemistry, as well as plant cultivation and genetics, plant protection, livestock raising, veterinary science, hydraulic engineering, land improvement and water management, forestry, and land and forest reclamation. Prizes are also awarded by certain scientific societies; for example, the Geographical Society of the USSR has awarded the S. I. Dezhnev Prize since 1948 for the best works on the geography of Northeast Asia. Universities also award prizes. Moscow State University has awarded the M. V. Lomonosov Prize since 1945 for work in many fields of knowledge. Prizes named for outstanding scientists have been established in the Union republics; an example is the Avicenna State Prize of the Tadzhik SSR (since 1967). Other socialist countries have also established prizes named after outstanding public figures and scholars. The GDR has the F. Engels Prize for works on history and the R. Virchow Prize for works on medicine. Poland has the M. Sklodowska-Curie Prize for works in physics and the O. Lange Prize for works in economics. The Nobel Prize is the foremost international prize for scientific works and discoveries. Other international scientific prizes have also been established, and Soviet scientists have been among their laureates. For example, the International Academy of Astronautics has awarded the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim International Astronautics Award since 1961; recipients include M. V. Keldysh and the cosmonauts A. G. Nikolaev and V. I. Sevast’ianov. An international astronautical prize set up by A. Galabert in 1958 has been awarded to Iu. A. Gagarin and V. V. Nikolaeva-Tereshkova, to the Soviet scientists A. A. Shternfel’d and A. G. Masevich, and to the USSR Academy of Sciences for creating the Luna 16 space probe. A special committee of the International Mathematics Congress awards the Fields Prize; one winner of the prize was S. P. Novikov. The works of A. N. Kolmogorov have been recognized by the Bolzano International Prize, which was established in 1962. In Italy the Christopher Columbus Prize for communications was established in 1954; one of its winners was the Academy of Sciences of the USSR. In 1958 the M. Panetti Prize for works in mechanics was established. It has been awarded to N. I. Muskhelishvili. Since 1956 prizes have been awarded by the American Atoms for Peace Committee; the 1963 winner was V. I. Veksler. There are international prizes for works promoting cooperation between two countries. Soviet and Indian scholars, for example, have been awarded the J. Nehru Prize since 1968. In France the most prestigious, national scientific prizes are awarded by the Académie des Sciences. These include G. Cuvier (established in 1839, natural science, zoology, and geology), J. J. L. Lalande (1802, astronomy), and P. A. Chikhachev (1890, archaeology, geography, and geology of Asia) prizes. In Italy the National Prize of the President of the Republic (in many branches of science) is considered the highest scientific award, although the A. Feltrinelli Prize (1949, in many branches) and other prizes have also been established. One of the prominent scientific prizes in the USA is the prize of the National Academy of Sciences, given in the fields of the natural, exact, and technological sciences. A number of national prizes are awarded to foreign scientists also. In other countries, including Great Britain and the Federal Republic of Germany, medals for the best scientific works are often accompanied by special monetary awards. Thus, since 1957 the Royal Society has awarded the G. Jaffe Prize with its G. Copley Medal (established 1731). Monetary awards also accompany the E. Rutherford and C. Darwin prizes. Prizes in literature and the arts. The practice of awarding prizes in the arts (first in music) began in ancient Greece, where participants in the Olympic Games were rewarded, as were the best musicians at the Pythian Games and other contests, including theatrical competitions. During the Middle Ages, prizes were awarded to the victors in jousts and tournaments, music festivals, competitions among troubadors and minnesingers, and dramatic competitions. During the 19th century, various societies and editorial boards began awarding prizes in literature and the arts. Thus, in prerevolutionary Russia the Academy of Sciences established (1881) the A S. Pushkin Literary Prize, recipients of which have included A. N. Maikov, la. P. Polonskii, S. Ia. Nadson, I. A. Bunin, and A. P. Chekhov. The Society of Russian Dramatic Writers and Operatic Composers established the A. S. Griboedov Prize, which was awarded to A. N. Ostrovskii, L. N. Tolstoy, A. M. Gorky, and others. The most important music prize was the Glinka Prize, established in 1884 by the well-known publisher M. P. Beliaev for the best works by Russian composers; the first winners were M. A. Balakirev, A. P. Borodin, P. I. Tchaikovsky, N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov, C. A. Cui, and A. K. Liadov. In the USSR, writers and artists are awarded the Lenin Prize, State Prize of the USSR, state prizes of Union republics, and the Lenin Komsomol Prize. Moreover, special prizes have been established in literature, music, theatrical arts, and cinematography. The Union republics have set up special state and Komsomol prizes in literature and the arts. The RSFSR awards the M. Gorky and N. K. Krupskaia literary prizes, the K. S. Stanislavsky Prize for dramatic works and stage presentations, the M I. Glinka Prize for music, the Vasil’ev Brothers Prize for cinematic arts, the I. E. Repin Prize for sculpture and the pictorial arts, and the V. I. Bazhenov Prize for architecture. The Ukrainian SSR awards the T. G. Shevchenko Prize for literature and other forms of art, as well as literary prizes named after Pavlo Tychina, Maksim Ryl’skii, Lesia Ukrainka, and Nikolai Ostrovskii. The Byelorussian SSR awards the Ianka Kupala Literary Prize, the Iakub Kolas Prize for children’s literature and art, the P. N. Lepeshinskii Prize for journalism and music, and the Byelorussian Komsomol Prize. The Uzbek SSR awards the Khamza Prize for achievements in the arts, the Uzbekistan Komsomol Prize, and the Niazi Literary Prize. The Georgian SSR awards the Georgian Komsomol Prize and the Shota Rustaveli Prize for achievements in the arts. The Armenian SSR awards the Komsomol Central Committee Prize to encourage creative youth, the A. Khachaturian Prize to composers, and the A. Danielian Prize to performers. In the Kazakh SSR prizes include the Abai Literary Prize, the K. Baiseitova and Kurmangazy music prizes, and the Kazakhstan Komsomol Prize, which is awarded for various artistic achievements. The Azerbaijan SSR awards the M. F. Akhundov Literary Prize and the U. Gadzhibekov Music Prize. The Turkmen SSR awards the Makhtumkuli Prize and the Turkmenistan Komsomol Prize, both given for achievements in various art forms. The Kirghiz SSR awards the Toktogul Satylganov Prize for various artistic achievements. The Moldavian SSR has the Boris Glavan Moldavian Komsomol Prize, awarded in the arts, and the Tadzhik SSR has the Abu Abdullo Rudaki Prize, also awarded in the arts. The Lithuanian SSR presents the Lithuanian Komsomol Prize for achievements in the arts and the Žemaitė and P. Zibertas literary prizes. In the Latvian SSR prizes include the Latvian Komsomol Prize, awarded for achievements in all forms of art, and the E. Veidenbaum Literary Prize. In the Estonian SSR prizes include the Estonian Komsomol Prize, given for various artistic achievements, and the Juhan Smuul Literary Prize. A number of autonomous republics also award prizes in literature and the arts. Prizes in individual art forms have also been established by creative unions. The Journalists’ Union of the USSR, for example, has set up a prize for the best works of the year published or broadcast over the radio or television, as well as the M. I. Ul’ianova Prize for the most efficient mass creative activity organized at the editorial offices of city, raion, or large-circulation newspapers. The Moscow city organization of the Journalists’ Union of the USSR has established a prize for the best works in international journalism. Prizes in literature and the arts are also awarded in foreign countries. The oldest of these is the Grand Prix de Rome, established in 1803 by the Academy of Arts in Paris. It is awarded to graduates of art schools through special competitions. Winners of the Grand Prix de Rome include the composers J. Halevy, H. Berlioz, G. Bizet, J. Massenet, and C. Debussy. The GDR has established the J. Becher Literary Prize, and Rumania, the Vasile Alecsandri Prize. Widely known are such literary prizes as the Pulitzer (USA), Prix Goncourt and the prize of the Académie Française (France), the James Tait Black Prize (Great Britain), the Viareggio and Lanciano prizes (Italy), the Cervantes Prize (Spain), the Büchner and Goethe prizes of the city of Frankfurt am Main, the Mendelssohn Grant (Great Britain), and the Casa Editrice Ricordi Prize (Italy). There are also international prizes in literature and the arts, for example, the Lotus Prize of the Bureau of Afro-Asian Writers, the Hans Christian Andersen Award of the International Board on Books for Young People, and the International Publishers’ Prize. Various international and national music competitions at which prizes are awarded have become popular, along with film festivals, exhibitions, and other such events. Most famous are the three gold medals awarded at the International Moscow Film Festival, the Golden Lion and Silver Lion awards of the International Film Festival in Venice, the Grand Prix of the International Ballet Competition in Moscow, the Golden Palm of the Cannes Film Festival, the Crystal Globe Prize of the International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, the Oscar of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and prizes of international art exhibits and competitions in Venice, Sao Paulo, Ljubljana, Krakow, and Bratislava. Prizes named after L. P. Abercrombie, A. Perret, and J. Tschumi have been established by the International Union of Architects. UNESCO has a prize for the best student works in architecture and other fields. REFERENCESKorneev, S. G. Sovetskie uchenye—pochetnye chleny inostrannykh nauchnykh uchrezhdenii. Moscow, 1973. Kopelevich, Iu. Kh. Vozniknovenie nauchnykh akademii. Leningrad, 1974.What does it mean when you dream about a prize?Receiving a prize may indicate that the dreamer thinks an award is merited for some outstanding accomplishment. PrizeProdigality (See DISSIPATION.)AchsahCaleb’s daughter; promised in marriage to conqueror of Debir. [O.T.: Joshua 15:16–19; Judges 1:12–15]blue ribbondenotes highest honor. [Western Folklore: Brewer Dictionary, 127]Bollingenannual prize for highest achievement in American poetry. [Am. Lit.: Hart, 88]Emmyawarded annually for best achievements in television programing and performance. [TV: Misc.]Enrico Fermi Awardgiven for “exceptional and altogether outstanding achievement” in atomic energy. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]Evato marry winner of singing contest. [Ger. Opera: Wagner, Meistersinger, Westerman, 225–228]gold medaltraditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.]Goncourtannual award for best French fiction. [Fr. Lit.: NCE, 1106]Grammyawarded by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for the best in the recording field. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]Guggenheimannual fellowships for creative work. [Am. Hist.: Hart, 337]Heisman Trophyawarded to the outstanding college football player of the year by New York Athletic Club. [Am. Sports: Misc.]laurel wreathancient award for victory. [Western Cult.: Brewer Dictionary]Medal of Freedomhighest award given a U.S. citizen; established 1963. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]National Book Awardgiven by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters to outstanding works. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]Newbery-Caldecott Medalawarded by the American Library Association for outstanding children’s books. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]Nobelmonetary awards for outstanding contributions benefiting mankind. [World. Hist.: Wheeler, 718]Oscargold statuette awarded to film actors, directors, writers, technicians, etc. [Am. Cinema: Brewer Dictionary, 788]Pulitzerawards made in letters, music, and journalism. [Am. Hist.: Wheeler, 824]Silken Threadsthe three great prizes of honor in Lilliput. [Br. Lit.: Gulliver’s Travels]Tony (Antoinette Perry Award)presented annually for outstanding work in the Broadway theater. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]prize1. something given to the winner of any game of chance, lottery, etc. 2. any valuable property captured in time of war, esp a vessel prize
PrizeAnything offered as a reward for a contest. It is distinguished from a bet or wager in that it is known before the event who is to give either the premium or the prize, and there is but one operation until the accomplishment of the act, thing, or purpose for which it is offered. In time of war, an enemy vessel or a ship captured at sea by a belligerent power. The fair market value of a prize or award is generally includible in gross income. Certain exceptions are provided where the prize or award is made in recognition of religious, charitable, scientific, educational, artistic, literary, or civic achievement providing certain other requirements are met. prize property lawfully appropriated in war.COURT, PRIZE. One of the branches of the English admiralty, is called a prize court. Vide Prize Court. PRIZE, mar. law, war. The apprehension and detention at sea, of a ship or other vessel, by authority of a belligerent power, either with the design of appropriating it, with the goods and effects it contains, or with that of becoming master of the whole or a part of its cargo. 1 Rob. Adm. R. 228. The vessel or goods thus taken are also called a prize. Goods taken on land from a public enemy, are called booty, (q.v.) and the distinction between a prize and booty consists in this, that the former is taken at sea and the latter on laud. 2. In order to vest the title of the prize in the captors, it must be brought with due care into some convenient port for adjudication by a competent court. The condemnation must be pronounced by a prize court of the government of the captor sitting in the country of the captor, or his ally; the prize court of an ally cannot condemn. Strictly speaking, as between the belligerent parties the title passes, and is vested when the capture is complete; and that was formerly held to be complete and perfect when the battle was over, and the spes recuperandi was gone. 1 Kent, Com. 100; Abbott on Ship. Index, h.t.; 13 Vin. Ab. 51; 8 Com. Dig. 885; 2 Bro. Civ. Law, 444; Harr. Dig. Ship. and Shipping, X; Merl. Repert. h.t.; Bouv. Inst. Index. h.t. Vide Infra praesidia. PRIZE, contracts. A reward which is offered to one of several persons who shall accomplish a certain condition; as, if an editor should offer a silver cup to the individual who shall write the best essay in favor of peace. 2. In this case there is a contract subsisting between the editor and each person who may write such essay that he will pay the prize to the writer of the best essay. Wolff, Dr. de la Nat. Sec. 675. 3. By prize is also meant a thing which is won by putting into a lottery. prize
Synonyms for prizenoun rewardSynonyms- reward
- cup
- award
- honour
- premium
- medal
- trophy
- accolade
noun winningsSynonyms- winnings
- haul
- jackpot
- stakes
- purse
- windfall
noun goalSynonyms- goal
- hope
- gain
- aim
- desire
- ambition
- conquest
- Holy Grail
adj championSynonyms- champion
- best
- winning
- top
- outstanding
- award-winning
- first-rate
- top-notch
verb valueSynonyms- value
- appreciate
- treasure
- esteem
- cherish
- hold dear
- regard highly
- set store by
verb forceSynonymsverb dragSynonymsSynonyms for prizenoun something given in return for a service or accomplishmentSynonyms- accolade
- award
- guerdon
- honorarium
- plum
- premium
- reward
noun a memento received as a symbol of excellence or victorySynonymsnoun a person or thing worth catchingSynonymsnoun someone or something considered exceptionally preciousSynonymsnoun the superlative or most preferable part of somethingSynonyms- best
- choice
- cream
- crème de la crème
- elite
- flower
- pick
- top
verb to recognize the worth, quality, importance, or magnitude ofSynonyms- appreciate
- cherish
- esteem
- respect
- treasure
- value
verb to have the highest regard forSynonymsnoun goods or property seized unlawfully, especially by a victor in wartimeSynonyms- booty
- loot
- pillage
- plunder
- spoil
- boodle
Synonyms for prizenoun something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lotterySynonymsRelated Words- gift
- scholarship
- fellowship
- gratuity
- door prize
- jackpot
- prize money
- premium
noun goods or money obtained illegallySynonyms- booty
- dirty money
- loot
- pillage
- plunder
- swag
Related Wordsnoun something given as a token of victorySynonymsRelated Words- apple of discord
- booby prize
- bronze medal
- loving cup
- cup
- gold medal
- silver medal
- silver
- accolade
- honor
- laurels
- honour
- award
verb hold dearSynonymsRelated Words- do justice
- consider
- regard
- view
- reckon
- see
- recognise
- recognize
verb to move or force, especially in an effort to get something openSynonymsRelated Wordsverb regard highlySynonymsRelated Words- consider
- regard
- view
- reckon
- see
- think the world of
- reverence
- venerate
- revere
- fear
- admire
- look up to
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