award
Definition
- n. a grant made by a law court
- n. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
- v. give, especially as an honor or reward
- v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
Word forms
- Past participle
- awarded
- Past tense
- awarded
- Present participle
- awarding
- Third person singular
- awards
Example sentences
n.
She received an award for her outstanding performance in the competition.
vt.
The committee decided to award him a scholarship for his hard work.