Prize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prized p. pr. & vb. n. Prizing.] [Formerly written also prise. ]
1. To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate.
A goodly price that I was prized at. --Zech. xi. 13.
I prize it [life] not a straw, but for mine honor. --Shak.
2. To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to esteem. “[I] do love, prize, honor you. ”
I prized your person, but your crown disdain. --Dryden.