price

Definitions

1. noun

   The money you pay to buy something.

   Examples

   • We cannot afford more at that price.
   • The price of the house was above their budget.
2. noun

   What you must give up or suffer for an action.

   Examples

   • I paid a high price for my mistake.
   • He did not want to pay the price of war.
3. noun

   In old use, value or worth.

   Examples

   • Her price is far above rubies.
   • They found new treasures of great price.
4. verb

   To decide what something should cost.

   Examples

   • The expert priced the old vase at five hundred dollars.
   • The jeweler priced the ring before the sale.
5. verb

   To find out what something costs.

   Examples

   • We priced a few laptops before buying one.
   • She priced several caterers before choosing one.
6. verb

   In old use, to pay for a wrong you did.

   Examples

   • He would price his own life for his crime.
   • She priced her freedom with years of hard work.
7. verb

   To value something highly.

   Examples

   • She priced her honesty above any reward.
   • He priced friendship higher than wealth.
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8. verb

   To ask how much something costs.

   Examples

   • She priced the eggs at three shops.
   • He priced the used car before making an offer.