award

noun

1. a grant made by a law court

- he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court

Similar word(s): awarding

Definition categories: act, grant, subsidization

2. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

- an award for bravery

Similar word(s): accolade, honor, honour, laurels

Definition categories: communication, symbol

3. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

Similar word(s): prize

Definition categories: possession, gift

verb

1. give, especially as an honor or reward

Similar word(s): present

Definition categories: possession, allocate, apportion

2. 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

Similar word(s): grant

Definition categories: possession, give