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DictionaryprizeForce with leverage
verb

prize

To force something open or move it using leverage.

In the British account, she prizes the lid off the box.

Etymology
priseEnglishto raise or force with a lever

Prize and pry belong with prise, the leverage verb. This source is separate from prize meaning a reward and pry meaning to snoop.

More examples

  • He prized the stuck board loose.
  • They have prized open the old door.
  • The character is prizing a panel away from the wall.

Forms

prize · prizes · prized · prizing

Similar words

pry
The usual American verb for opening or moving with leverage.
lever
Moves something using a bar or similar tool.