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   mis·prize

   /ˌmisˈprīz/

   verb

   • 1. fail to appreciate the value of (something); undervalue: rare "their cultures have been misprized"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Old French mesprisier, from mes- ‘wrongly’ + prisier ‘estimate the value of’.

   Scrabble Points: 21

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   Misprize is a verb that means to hold in contempt or to undervalue something. It comes from Anglo-French and has the same root as prize. See synonyms, etymology, and examples of misprize.

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   Misprize definition: to despise; undervalue; slight; scorn.. See examples of MISPRIZE used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMISPRIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Misprize means to fail to appreciate the value of something or someone, or to despise or undervalue them. Learn the word origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › misprizeMisprize - definition of misprize by The Free Dictionary

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   Misprize means to despise or undervalue something or someone. Find the origin, pronunciation, and examples of misprize from various dictionaries and sources.

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   A complete guide to the word "MISPRIZE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · misprize (third-person singular simple present misprizes, present participle misprizing, simple past and past participle misprized) To despise or hold in contempt; to undervalue. [from 15th c.]

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   Misprize definition, to despise; undervalue; slight; scorn. See more.