Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Award.
How to pronounce award:
US
Award - as a noun
A grant made by a law court
Example: "He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awardingHypernyms (Closely Related)
grantsubsidisationsubsidizationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Example: "An award for bravery"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accoladehonorhonourlaurelsHypernyms (Closely Related)
symbolHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Award - as a verb
Give, especially as an honor or reward
Example: "Bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
presentHypernyms (Closely Related)
allocateapportionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The committee will award the scholarship to the most deserving student."
"They will award the contract to the company with the lowest bid."
"The judge will award custody of the child to the mother."
"The Academy Awards ceremony will award the best picture of the year."
"The Nobel Prize committee will award the prestigious prize to the outstanding scientist."
Word Game Points
Is AWARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, award is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AWARD has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is AWARD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, award is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAWARD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is AWARD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, award is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAWARD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
