Award — synonyms, definition

1. award (Noun)

62 synonyms

accolade acquisition acquittal act awarding badge benefaction benefit bequest bounty citation commendation compensation contribution credit crown decoration decree distinction donation • • •

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award (Noun) — (law) a grant made by a law court. ex. "he criticized the award of compensation by the court"

award (Noun) — A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction. ex. "an award for bravery"

award (Noun) — Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery. ex. "the award was a free trip to Europe"

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gift grant subsidisation subsidization symbol

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Academy Award Emmy Grammy Nobel prize Prix Goncourt Prix de Rome academic degree addiction aliyah cachet citation commendation consolation prize crown decoration degree door prize fellowship gratuity honorable mention • • •

2. award (Verb)

13 synonyms

accord assign bequeath bestow confer enable endow give grant heap present reward vouchsafe

2 definitions

award (Verb) — Give, especially as an honour or reward.

award (Verb) — Give as judged due or on the basis of merit. ex. "the referee awarded a free kick to the team" ex. "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff"

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allocate apportion give

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bestow certificate confer pension pension off