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PRISE

\pɹˈa͡ɪz], \pɹˈa‍ɪz], \p_ɹ_ˈaɪ_z]\

Definitions of PRISE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

A lever.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

A lever.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

To force open by leverage, as a box.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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