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Definition of Prise
1. Verb. To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open. "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"
Exact synonyms: Jimmy, Lever, Prize, Pry
Entails: Loose, Loosen
Generic synonyms: Open, Open Up
Derivative terms: Jimmy, Lever, Lever, Leverage, Pry
Entails: Loose, Loosen
Generic synonyms: Open, Open Up
Derivative terms: Jimmy, Lever, Lever, Leverage, Pry
2. Verb. Make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry. "They pried the information out of him"
3. Verb. Regard highly; think much of. "Sam cannot prise Sue "; "We prize his creativity"
Exact synonyms: Esteem, Prize, Respect, Value
Generic synonyms: Consider, Reckon, Regard, See, View
Specialized synonyms: Think The World Of, Fear, Revere, Reverence, Venerate, Admire, Look Up To
Antonyms: Disesteem, Disrespect
Derivative terms: Esteem, Esteem, Esteem, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respecter, Valuable, Value
Generic synonyms: Consider, Reckon, Regard, See, View
Specialized synonyms: Think The World Of, Fear, Revere, Reverence, Venerate, Admire, Look Up To
Antonyms: Disesteem, Disrespect
Derivative terms: Esteem, Esteem, Esteem, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respecter, Valuable, Value
Definition of Prise
1. n. An enterprise.
2. n. & v. See Prize,
Definition of Prise
1. to raise or force with a lever [v PRISED, PRISING, PRISES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prise
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