Compund Words

Last Search Words

Sponsored Links

Search Result:award


KK Pronunciation

〔 әˋwɒrd 〕

Pronunciation

〔 әˊwɒːd 〕


Overview of noun award

The noun award has 3 senses


  • award, awarding -- (a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court")

  • award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels -- (a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery")

  • prize, award -- (something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe")


Overview of verb award

The verb award has 2 senses


  • award, present -- (give, especially as an honor or reward; "bestow honors and prizes at graduation")

  • award, grant -- (give as judged due or on the basis of merit; "the referee awarded a free kick to the team"; "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff";"Funds are granted to qualified researchers")