place at a premium



place something at a premium

to force up the value of something so that its price is higher. The rapid changes in the market placed all the medical stocks at a premium. The goods had been placed at a premium by the changing market conditions.
See also: place, premium

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ÙIsdean-Scottish
Carolakah-RO-lah (German)Italian, German, Dutch, Swedish
Rheannaree-AN-əEnglish (Rare)
SuzySOO-zeeEnglish
Raiden-Far Eastern Mythology
&Thorn;ÓRdÍS-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic