prise
Verb
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To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open (synset 201596175)
"The burglar jimmied the lock"; "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"
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Make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry (synset 201634445)
"They pried the information out of him"is a type of: extort, wring from - get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious mannersame as: pry
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Regard highly;
Think much of (synset 200695834)"I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"subtypes:- think the world of - esteem very highly
- fear, revere, reverence, venerate - regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
- admire, look up to - feel admiration for
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