award

[ uh-wawrd ]

verb (used with object)

1. to give as due or merited; assign or bestow:

   to award prizes.

2. to bestow by judicial decree; assign or appoint by deliberate judgment, as in arbitration:

   The plaintiff was awarded damages of $100,000.

noun

1. something awarded, as a payment or medal.
2. Law.
   1. a decision after consideration; a judicial sentence.
   2. the decision of arbitrators on a matter submitted to them.

award

/ əˈwɔːd /

verb

1. to give (something due), esp as a reward for merit

   to award prizes

2. law to declare to be entitled, as by decision of a court of law or an arbitrator

noun

1. something awarded, such as a prize or medal

   an award for bravery

2. (in Australia and New Zealand) the amount of an award wage (esp in the phrase above award )
3. law
   1. the decision of an arbitrator
   2. a grant made by a court of law, esp of damages in a civil action

Derived Forms

• aˌwardˈee, noun
• aˈwardable, adjective
• aˈwarder, noun

Other Words From

• a·warda·bili·ty noun
• a·warda·ble adverb
• a·warder noun
• misa·ward verb (used with object)
• super·a·ward noun
• una·warda·ble adjective
• una·warded adjective
• well-a·warded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of award¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; (for the verb) Middle English awarden, from Anglo-French awarder; equivalent to a- ⁴ + ward; (for the noun) Middle English, from Anglo-French, derivative of awarder

Word History and Origins

Origin of award¹

C14: from Anglo-Norman awarder, from Old Northern French eswarder to decide after investigation, from es- ex- ¹+ warder to observe; see ward

Example Sentences

The award is given to rising artists with "the best chance of mainstream success" in the next 12 months.

From BBC

The subsequent Virgin Media O2 Captain Tom Foundation Connector Awards included the charity's logo on its awards plaque.

From BBC

Now she returns with ‘Piano Lesson’ — and awards watchers predict payback.

From Los Angeles Times

Foreign offenders facing deportation can be a awarded a resettlement grant of up to £1,500 if they co-operate with the removal process.

From BBC

“Emilia Pérez” is Netflix’s top priority this awards season, with the streamer believing it has a shot at best picture in a field with no clear front-runner.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• allocate
• allot
• assign
• bestow
• confer
• distribute
• donate
• grant
• hand out
• present
• reward