Award - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈwɔːrd|  American pronunciation of the word award
Brit.  |əˈwɔːd|  British pronunciation of the word award

noun

- a grant made by a law court (syn: awarding)
he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (syn: accolade, honor, honour, laurels)
an award for bravery
- something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery (syn: prize)

verb

- give, especially as an honor or reward (syn: present)
- give as judged due or on the basis of merit (syn: grant)
the referee awarded a free kick to the team
the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff

Extra examples

The judges will award a prize to the best speaker.

The winner was awarded a gold medal.

A prize will be awarded to the student who sells the most tickets.

The jury awarded damages to the defendant.

The company is awarding the contract to the lowest bidder.

He was awarded a patent for his invention.

Will the film win any awards at the festival?

She has won numerous awards for her books.

The judge awarded damages to the victims of the explosion.

He awarded to the Bishop of Vienna four neighbouring cities.

Rosie was in London to receive her award as Mum of the Year.

The hotel's award-winning restaurant specializes in traditional food.

Magnusson presented the £1000 award to the group's chairman.

Moodie has been awarded a golf scholarship at the University of Hawaii.

The judge awarded me first prize.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: award
he/she/it: awards
present participle: awarding
past tense: awarded
past participle: awarded
noun
singular: award
plural: awards
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