award
English meaning: Award
Definition
A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
Example
“The film won an award for its stunning cinematography.”
Another example: “The committee will award a scholarship to the top student.”
Usage — When, Where & How
As a noun, a prize for achievement ('win an award', 'an award ceremony') or an arbitrator's decision. As a verb, to grant officially. Neutral to formal register; very common in ceremonies, contracts and grants.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Anglo-Norman 'awarder', a variant of Old French 'esguarder' 'to judge, consider'; 14th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- penalty
Related Words
- outstanding
- excellence
- bafta
- gallantry
- nomination
- achievement
- finalist
- recipients
- best
- cinematography
Common Collocations
- win an award
- award ceremony
- award-winning
- present an award
- receive an award
- prestigious award
Word Forms
award (n); awards (pl); award, awarded, awarding (v)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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