prized

noun

something given as a token of victory

goods or money obtained illegally

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

verb

regard highly

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

hold dear

adjective

of superior grade

Roots

pretiumpriz- · Latin · price

Synonyms for prized

valuedadj cherishedadj preciousadj prestigiousadj esteemedadj reveredadj admiredadj veneratedv belovedadj respectedadj

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