AWARD

A ·WARD 2 syllables

A2 · Elementary 📏 5 letters 🎲 Scrabble 9 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  1. a grant made by a law court
  2. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  3. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

💬 Examples

  • "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
  • "an award for bravery"
  • "the prize was a free trip to Europe"

🔗 Similar words

awardingaccoladehonorhonourlaurelsprize
verb
  1. give, especially as an honor or reward
  2. give as judged due or on the basis of merit

💬 Examples

  • "bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
  • "the referee awarded a free kick to the team"
  • "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff"

🔗 Similar words

presentgrant
← Unscramble AWARD