English dictionary

award

/@/'w/O/rd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a grant made by a law court

noun.act

Examples
He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court.

Synonyms awarding

Source: WordNet 3.0
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

noun.communication

Examples
An award for bravery.

Synonyms accolade honor honour laurels

Source: WordNet 3.0
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

noun.possession

Synonyms prize

Source: WordNet 3.0
A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

noun

Source: webster1913

give, especially as an honor or reward

verb.possession

Synonyms present

Source: WordNet 3.0
give as judged due or on the basis of merit

verb.possession

Examples
The referee awarded a free kick to the team.

The jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff.

Synonyms grant

Source: WordNet 3.0
To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators <i>awarded</i> damages to the complainant.

verb

Source: webster1913
To determine; to make an award.

verb

Source: webster1913