prize

of superior grade

choice wines

prime beef

something given as a token of victory

goods or money obtained illegally

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

the prize was a free trip to Europe

regard highly; think much of

I respect his judgement

We prize his creativity

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

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

hold dear

I prize these old photographs