2syllables
prises
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prises is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, prises is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofprises
1noun
- The cost required to gain possession of something.
- The cost of an action or deed.
Example: "I paid a high price for my folly."
- Value; estimation; excellence; worth.
1noun
- An enterprise or adventure.
1noun
- That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
- Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.
- An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.
- That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.
- Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.
- A contest for a reward; competition.
- A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.
Synonyms: prise
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