Synonyms for prise

Synonyms for (verb) prise

Synonyms: value, esteem, prise, prize, respect

Definition: regard highly; think much of

Usage: I respect his judgement; We prize his creativity

Similar words: reckon, regard, consider, view, see

Definition: deem to be

Usage: She views this quite differently from me; I consider her to be shallow; I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do


Synonyms: pry, prise, prize, jimmy, lever

Definition: to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

Usage: The burglar jimmied the lock: Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail

Similar words: open, open up

Definition: cause to open or to become open

Usage: Mary opened the car door


Synonyms: prise, pry

Definition: make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

Usage: They pried the information out of him

Similar words: extort, wring from

Definition: get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner


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