award

Letters that make award

a, d, r, w are letters that make 'award'

Words within award

ward, Ward, ar, WA, war, AR, Ar are words within 'award'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of award

awards, vaward are words created by adding a letter to 'award'


5 possible definitions for 'award'

Award as "a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction"

Under this definition, award is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

honor, honour, accolade, laurels have the same meaning as 'award'

award as a type

'award' can be a type of symbol.

Types of award

trophy, degree, seal, crown, laurel wreath, pennant, citation, commendation, ribbon, trophy, palm, Prix de Rome, cachet, medallion, prize, aliyah, decoration, letter, academic degree, seal of approval, honorable mention, varsity letter, medal, mention, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix Goncourt are types of 'award'.

Derivatives of award

honorary, present, award, honor, honour, reward are derivatives of 'award'.

Example of award used within this context

"an award for bravery"


Award as "give, especially as an honor or reward"

Under this definition, award is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

present has the same meaning as award

award as a type

'award' can be a type of allocate, apportion.

Types of award

bestow, certificate, confer are types of 'award'.

Derivatives of award

award, honor, honour, prize, presentation, accolade, laurels are derivatives of 'award'.


Award as "give as judged due or on the basis of merit"

Under this definition, award is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

grant has the same meaning as award

award as a type

'award' can be a type of give.

Types of award

pension off, pension are types of 'award'.

Derivatives of award

grantee, grant are derivatives of 'award'.

Example of award used within this context

"the referee awarded a free kick to the team", "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff", "Funds are granted to qualified researchers"


Award as "something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery"

Under this definition, award is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

prize has the same meaning as award

award as a type

'award' can be a type of gift.

Types of award

gratuity, door prize, jackpot, prize money, scholarship, fellowship, premium are types of 'award'.

Derivatives of award

present, award are derivatives of 'award'.


Award as "a grant made by a law court"

Under this definition, award is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

awarding has the same meaning as award

award as a type

'award' can be a type of grant, subsidization, subsidisation.

Types of award

addiction is a type of award.

award as a category

'award' can be a category of law, jurisprudence.

Example of award used within this context

"he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"



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