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prise - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
prise
Definition
(verb) to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Synonyms
:
jimmy
,
lever
,
prize
,
pry
Example Sentence
The burglar jimmied the lock
Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
Definition
(verb) make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
Synonyms
:
pry
Example Sentence
They pried the information out of him
Definition
(verb) regard highly; think much of
Synonyms
:
esteem
,
prize
,
respect
,
value
Example Sentence
I respect his judgement
We prize his creativity
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