Prized

Pronunciation: /praɪzd/

Definitions of prized

verb to consider highly valuable or important; to value highly

Example Sentences

A1 She prized her grandmother's necklace above all other possessions.

A2 The young boy prized his collection of baseball cards and kept them in a special album.

B1 The artist prized the painting he had spent months creating.

B2 The chef prized the rare truffle he had imported for a special dish on the menu.

C1 The historian prized the ancient artifact he had discovered during his expedition.

C2 The collector prized the rare stamp in his collection, as it was one of a kind.

Examples of prized in a Sentence

formal The artist's prized possession was his collection of rare paintings.

informal She proudly displayed her prized trophy on the mantelpiece.

slang That vintage car is his most prized possession.

figurative Her prized accomplishment was winning the marathon despite the odds.

Grammatical Forms of prized

• past tense: prized
• plural: prizes
• comparative: more prized
• superlative: most prized
• present tense: prizes
• future tense: will prize
• perfect tense: have prized
• continuous tense: prizing
• singular: prize
• positive degree: prized
• infinitive: prize
• gerund: prizing
• participle: prized

Origin and Evolution of prized

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'prized' originated from the Middle English word 'prisen' which comes from the Old French word 'prisier' meaning to set a value on or esteem highly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prized' has evolved to not only mean to value highly, but also to be a past tense verb form of 'prize' meaning to extract or remove with effort or difficulty.