award

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award Definition

• (n) a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
• (n) a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
• (n) something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe"
• (v) give, especially as a reward; "bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
• (v) give on the basis of merit; "Funds are granted to qualified researchers"
• (v) bestow an honor upon

award Synonyms

• accolade
• award
• awarding
• grant
• honor
• honour
• laurels
• present
• prize