Definitions
Prises - as a verb
To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Example: "The burglar jimmied the lock"
Make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
Example: "They pried the information out of him"
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
Word Game Points
PRISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
PRISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
PRISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
