prize
Noun
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is a type of: gift - something acquired without compensationsubtypes:
- scholarship - financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
- fellowship - money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research
- gratuity - an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
- door prize - tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket
- jackpot - any outstanding award
- prize money - any money given as a prize
- premium - a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.
same as: award -
is a type of: stolen property - property that has been stolenhas: cut - a share of the profits
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is a type of: accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinctionsubtypes:
- apple of discord - (classical mythology) a golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris (goddess of discord--who had not been invited); the apple had `for the fairest' written on it and Hera and Athena and Aphrodite all claimed it; when Paris (prince of Troy) awarded it to Aphrodite it began a chain of events that led to the Trojan War
- booby prize - a prize given to one who finishes last in a contest
- bronze medal - a trophy made of bronze (or having the appearance of bronze) that is usually awarded for winning third place in a competition
- cup, loving cup - a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
- gold medal - a trophy made of gold (or having the appearance of gold) that is usually awarded for winning first place in a competition
- silver, silver medal - a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition
same as: trophy
Adjective
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similar to: superior - of high or superior quality or performance
Verb
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subtypes:
- do justice - show due and full appreciation
- recognise, recognize - show approval or appreciation of
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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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