award

Meanings

• noun

  An honor or prize given for distinction in a particular field

  - "He received the Nobel Prize for his contributions to physics."
  - "The student was awarded a scholarship for academic excellence."

• verb

  To present or bestow an award

  - "The mayor awarded the key to the city to the retiring police chief."
  - "The academy will award the lifetime achievement award at the ceremony."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈwɔɹd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

crown , bestow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with award
award , bower , power , tower

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Variants

List of all variants of award that leads to same result
award , awardable , awarded , awardee , awardees , awarder , awarders , awarding , awards , Academy Award

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English eorde 'honor, reward, compensation' and awyrdan 'give, bestow'.

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Trivia

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1. The Nobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901.

2. The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, were first presented in 1929.

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Related Concepts

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1. trophy: A material object, often in the form of a statue or plaque, that is given as a symbol of victory or achievement.

2. medal: A flat circular piece of metal, often decorated, that is given as an award or decoration.

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Culture

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The award is often given as a symbol of recognition for achievements, accomplishments, or excellence in various fields such as art, sports, education, science, and business.

How to Memorize "award"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an image of a person receiving an award on stage, with a microphone in hand and a crowd applauding.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'award' with the idea of recognition and achievement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Achievements Recognized With Distinction' to remember the meaning of 'award'.

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