Prized

Prize \Prize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prized}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Prizing}.] [F. priser, OF. prisier, preisier, fr. L.
   pretiare, fr. pretium worth, value, price. See {Price}, and
   cf. {Praise}.] [Formerly written also {prise}. ]
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   1. To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to
      rate.
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            A goodly price that I was prized at.  --Zech. xi.
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            I prize it [life] not a straw, but for mine honor.
                                                  --Shak.
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   2. To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to
      esteem. "[I] do love, prize, honor you. " --Shak.
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            I prized your person, but your crown disdain.
                                                  --Dryden.
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42 Moby Thesaurus words for "prized":
      ad valorem, admired, adored, appraised, appreciated, assessed,
      beloved, cherished, darling, dear, dearly beloved, esteemed,
      evaluated, favorite, good for, held dear, held in respect,
      highly considered, honored, in high esteem, loved, much-admired,
      pet, popular, precious, prestigious, priced, pro rata, rated,
      respected, revered, reverenced, treasured, valued, valued at,
      venerated, well-beloved, well-considered, well-liked,
      well-thought-of, worshiped, worth