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PRISE

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There are 14 meanings of the word Prise.

Prise - as a verb

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

Example: "The burglar jimmied the lock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

Example: "They pried the information out of him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pry8

Regard highly; think much of

Example: "I respect his judgement"

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

Prise - 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 used a screwdriver to prise open the rusty lock."
"The detective prised the secret information from the suspect."
"He prised the lid off the jar and smelled its contents."
"I had to prise the book from her hands because she was so engrossed in reading."
"The burglars used a crowbar to prise open the door."
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Word Game Points

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

PRISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is PRISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is PRISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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