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award > 5 senses
NOUN1award, awardingA grant made by a law court
2award, accolade, honor, honour, laurelsA tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
3award, prizeSomething given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
VERB1award, presentGive, especially as an honor or reward
2award, grantGive as judged due or on the basis of merit
award > pronunciation
Soundsahwao'rd
Rhymesaboard, aboveboard, accord, and 72 more rhymes in aord...
award > noun 1, act
MeaningA grant made by a law court.
Examples"he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
Synonymsawarding
Categorylaw, jurisprudence
Broadergrant, subsidization, subsidisation
Narroweraddiction
award > noun 2, communication
MeaningA tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
Examples"an award for bravery"
Synonymsaccolade, honor, honour, laurels
Broadersymbol
Narrowertrophy, prize; aliyah; academic degree, degree; pennant, crown; cachet, seal, seal of approval; citation, commendation; mention, honorable mention; letter, varsity letter; decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon; trophy; Emmy; Nobel prize; Academy Award, Oscar; Prix de Rome; Prix Goncourt
Verbsaward
award > noun 3, possession
MeaningSomething given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery.
Synonymsprize
Broadergift
Narrowerscholarship; fellowship; gratuity; door prize; jackpot; prize money
Verbsaward
award > verb 1, possession
MeaningGive, especially as an honor or reward.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody something; Somebody ----s something to somebody
Synonymspresent
Broaderallocate, apportion
Narrowercertificate; confer, bestow
Nounsaward; award
award > verb 2, possession
MeaningGive as judged due or on the basis of merit.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody something; Somebody ----s something to somebody
ModelThey award the money to them; They award the countryside
Examples"the referee awarded a free kick to the team"; "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff";"Funds are granted to qualified researchers"
Synonymsgrant
Broadergive
Narrowerpension, pension off

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