prizing

SayPRY-zing/ˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

3 meanings of prizing

1
verb
The -ing form of prize. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
Prizing loyalty over talent cost the coach some good players.
Prizing his free afternoons, he turned down all the extra shifts.
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2
noununcountable
The act of caring about something a lot and treating it as very special.
Like treating a gift as so special that you keep it safe and show it off.
Her constant prizing of honesty shaped how the children grew up.
In some cultures, the prizing of elders runs very deep.
Similarcherishing, appreciation
Oppositedisdain
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3
verbobsolete
Fighting other men in public boxing matches to win money.
Like old-time boxers fighting in front of a crowd to win a few coins.
He earned a few shillings prizing against all comers on market day.
The magistrates tried to stamp out prizing, but the crowds kept gathering.
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prizing is a form of prize

prize, verb: To think something is very special and important to you. Full entry

Forms: prizeprizes he/she/itprizing -ing formprized past tense, past participle
Spelling: prize → prizing: drop the e, add -ing

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