Meaning & use

award

verb·Everyday

To give something officially, such as a prize, sum of money, or qualification, in recognition of achievement.

See it in a sentence

The judges awarded first prize to a young violinist from a small mountain town.

The court awarded damages to the family after the company admitted responsibility.

A note on using this word

Award usually implies an official body making a formal decision, unlike give, which can describe any transfer of something to someone.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

withholddeny

Another way to use it

2. noun

A prize or recognition given for achievement or excellence.

She proudly displayed the award she won for her research on renewable energy.

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