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• Verbo que indica usar força para mover ou abrir algo, geralmente com uma alavanca; também é usado em sentido figurado para obter informações ou algo com dificuldade.

A verb meaning to use force to move or open something, often with a lever; also used figuratively to mean extracting information or something with difficulty.

1. To force open or moveB2formalbritish

   To use leverage to move or force something, especially to open it.

   Forçar com alavanca

   • He prised the lid off the jar with a knife.
   • The burglars prised the window open with a crowbar.
   • She prised the box open carefully to see what was inside.

   Sinônimosforceleverprizeprywrench

2. To inquire presumptuouslyC1formalbritish

   To ask questions in an uninvited or presumptuous manner.

   Meter o nariz

   • He prised into her personal affairs without permission.
   • The journalist prised for details about the scandal.
   • She didn't appreciate him prising into her private life.

   Sinônimosintrudemeddlenosepokeprysnoop

3. To value highlyB2formalbritish

   To regard something or someone with great respect or admiration.

   Valorizar

   • She prises her independence above all else.
   • He prises honesty and integrity in his colleagues.
   • They prise the antique vase as a family heirloom.

   Sinônimosappreciatecherishesteemhold deartreasurevalue

   Antônimosdespisedisdainscorn