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award

/əˈwɔɹd/noun, verb2 syllables

Award means: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.

Synonyms for award19

noun, as in a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

accolade, honor, honour, laurels

noun, as in a grant made by a law court

awarding

noun, as in something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

prize

verb, as in give, especially as an honor or reward

present

verb, as in give as judged due or on the basis of merit

grant

also used for award

conclusion, decision, verdict, censure, choice, opinion, deduction, crown, bestow, laurel, adjudge

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What does award mean?5

noun

1

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction“an award for bravery”

2

a grant made by a law court“he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court”

3

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery“the prize was a free trip to Europe”

verb

1

give, especially as an honor or reward“bestow honors and prizes at graduation”

2

give as judged due or on the basis of merit“the referee awarded a free kick to the team”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with award?25

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All 25 rhymes for award, grouped by syllable

Award in a sentence

  • The room is full of trophies, prizes, mounted shields, medals and award certificates.sundown
  • Despite criticism, the award procedure will not change.unknown
  • The wedding ring is a bravery award, worn on the finger.carlosalberto
  • In addition, we will issue the 'employee of the month' award afterwards.vicch
  • This is the list of decorations, awards, and honorary titles.Nicat
  • This summer, no scholarships were awarded to students who received one last year.Dorenda
  • The song sold more than one million copies, and was awarded a gold record.CM
  • Bale was fouled, and his team was awarded a free kick.trieuho

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Forms of award

as a noun

plural
awards

as a verb

past tense
awarded
present participle
awarding
third-person singular
awards
past participle
awarded