English to English noun source: webster1913
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See Prize, n., 5. Also Prize, v. t. | source: webster1913 verb
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to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open | Example:
• The burglar jimmied the lock • Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
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make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry | Example:
• They pried the information out of him
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5 |
regard highly; think much of | Example:
• I respect his judgement • We prize his creativity
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