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I . prize1 [praɪz] N

prize

II . prize1 [praɪz] ADJ inf

prize
perfeito(-a)
a prize idiot

III . prize1 [praɪz] VB trans

prize

prize2 VB trans

to prize sth open

booby prize [ˈbuːbi-] N

Nobel prize [ˌnoʊbelˈ-, Brit ˌnəʊ-] N

prize money N SPORTS

prize-winning ADJ

Usage examples with prize

to win first prize
to prize sth open
a prize idiot

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
When he was 10, he received the first prize of cartography at primary school.
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The medal in its current format is made of silver gilt and awarded with a 5000 prize.
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Long and straight bamboo poles are polished and greased, after which a small bag containing the prize is tied to the top.
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Complete our survey and you'll also be entered into a prize draw.
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It can be mined by villagers, collected from the gold mine or won as a prize.
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The man does so and wins the jackpot prize.
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Insisting that only one way can work, such as an agreement that is internationally legally binding in all respects, could put that prize out of reach.
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The first installment is paid when the prize is claimed.
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Purse can also be a synonym to bursary (which has the same origin), i.e. a monetary prize in a competition.
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The show centers on overweight contestants attempting to lose the most weight and to fight for a cash prize.
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