Prize

priz, v. [prized (prlzd), prizing.] To set or estimate the value of, rate; to value highly, esteem. [F. priser, fr. prix, OF. pris, L. pretium, a price, Prize, to raise with a lever. See Pet. Pro and Con, pro-and-kon. For and against, pi. Things which may be said or urged for or against a thing. [L. ro (L. and Grpro, Skr. pra, before = E. for, q. v. prior, prime, pristine, prone, private, prow, provost, etc.) and contra, against.]