Meaning of prise

Definition of prise

(verb) 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"
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry; "They pried the information out of him"
regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"

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