price
Plural
prices
1
the amount of money required for buying something
- He checked the price of the flight online.
- He was willing to pay any price for the rare book.
- She negotiated the price of the antique vase.
- The price for the concert ticket seemed reasonable.
- The price of groceries has increased lately.
2
high value or importance beyond monetary worth
- Freedom comes at a high price.
- Education is a price worth paying for success.
- The artist achieved recognition at great price.
- Fame often has a personal price.
- Safety requires a price in effort and vigilance.
4
a monetary reward offered for information leading to the capture of a criminal
- Police announced a price for tips on the suspect.
- A price was placed on the capture of the fugitive.
- The reward price motivated witnesses to come forward.
- Authorities set a price for the arrest of the escaped convict.
- Citizens were eager to claim the price for helpful information.
5
the amount of money paid to bribe or influence someone
- Officials demanded a price for granting the permit.
- He paid a price to secure the contract illegally.
- The politician refused to accept a price for favors.
- Businesses sometimes face pressure to pay a price for licenses.
- They were caught attempting to negotiate a price with authorities.